Museum of Classical Archaeology Peterhouse, Arch in North Boundary Wall of the College
MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1126153
- Date first listed:
- 02-Nov-1972
- List Entry Name:
- Museum of Classical Archaeology Peterhouse, Arch in North Boundary Wall of the College
- Statutory Address:
- MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1126153
- Date first listed:
- 02-Nov-1972
- List Entry Name:
- Museum of Classical Archaeology Peterhouse, Arch in North Boundary Wall of the College
- Statutory Address 1:
- MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE
- Statutory Address 2:
- PETERHOUSE, ARCH IN NORTH BOUNDARY WALL OF THE COLLEGE
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For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE
- Statutory Address:
- PETERHOUSE, ARCH IN NORTH BOUNDARY WALL OF THE COLLEGE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Cambridgeshire
- District:
- Cambridge (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 44770 57959
Details
LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE 1. 942 (South Side) Museum of Classical Archaeology TL 4457 NE 9/556 II 2. 1883. By Basil Champneys. Ketton stone arcade with red brick filling 8 bays, the entrance being in the last on the right. Plinth supporting plain Ionic half-columns paired at either end; entablature with dentils, balustrade with vases on the columns and an extra one over the door. The doorway has freestanding Ionic columns topped by lions supporting arms, coat of arms in centre, double doors. Roof not visible. In the South wall, facing onto Peterhouse is the remains of a C16 4-centred arch end brick wall (RCHM Page 166).
The following notes should be added to the existing description:-
"Plain interior. Apparently converted from existing warehouses connected with the port. Some features remain, cellars, timbered roof, entrance ramp, hoist etc. A clever conversion for existing use".
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LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE 1. 942 (South Side) Museum of Classical Archaeology TL 4457 NE 9/556 II 2. 1883. By Basil Champneys. Ketton stone arcade with red brick filling. 8 bays, the entrance being in the last on the right. Plinth supporting plain Ionic half-columns paired at either end; entablature with dentils, balustrade with vases on the columns and an extra one over the door. The doorway has freestanding Ionic columns topped by lions supporting arms, coat of arms in centre, double doors. Roof not visible. In the South wall, facing onto Peterhouse is the remains of a C16 4-centred arch and brick wall (RCHM Page 166).
Listing NGR: TL4477057959
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 47562
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of Cambridge, (1959)
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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