ALBION PLACE
Overview
Heritage Category: Listed Building
Grade: II*
List Entry Number: 1113506
Date first listed: 22-Mar-1957
Statutory Address: ALBION PLACE, 45-65, LONDON ROAD
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Location
Statutory Address: ALBION PLACE, 45-65, LONDON ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
District: Reading (Unitary Authority)
National Grid Reference: SU 72188 72994
Summary
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History
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Details
LONDON ROAD
1.
5128
(North Side)
Nos 45 to 65 (odd)
(Albion Place)
SU 7273 7/157
SU 7272 9/157 22.3.57.
II* GV
2.
Circa 1825-35 by Richard Billing, local architect/builder. 3 storeys, attic
and basement. Stucco, channelled ground floor. String under 1st floor windows,
moulded cornice with parapet which has balustraded panels over windows. Slate
roof. A good symmetrical terrace with 2 end houses projecting slightly. Each
house has 3 semi-circular headed dormers, some with radiating glazing and 3
ranges of glazing bar sash windows, end houses have architrave and cornice
to centre 1st floor windows. Round headed windows on ground floor with radiating
glazing and segmental headed recessed doorway; 6 panelled doors with Greek
Doric fluted columns supporting Greek Key pattern; radiating fanlight overall.
Contemporary cast iron rails to areas and steps. Carriage sweep in front with
pairs of panelled pyramidal-capped stone piers at each end.
Listing NGR: SU7218872994
Legacy
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Legacy System number: 39002
Legacy System: LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
End of official listing