Cambridge University Press (Pitt Press) University Press
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS (PITT PRESS), TRUMPINGTON STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1126282
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Cambridge University Press (Pitt Press) University Press
- Statutory Address:
- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS (PITT PRESS), TRUMPINGTON STREET
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- 2006-04-02
- Reference:
- IOE01/15446/26
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1126282
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1950
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 02-Nov-1972
- List Entry Name:
- Cambridge University Press (Pitt Press) University Press
- Statutory Address 1:
- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS (PITT PRESS), TRUMPINGTON STREET
- Statutory Address 2:
- UNIVERSITY PRESS, TRUMPINGTON STREET
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.
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:
- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS (PITT PRESS), TRUMPINGTON STREET
- Statutory Address:
- UNIVERSITY PRESS, TRUMPINGTON STREET
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 44820 58098
Details
UNIVERSITY PRESS 1. 942 (Trumpington Street) TL 4458 SE 6/310 26.4.50. II 2. Also known as the Pitt Press. 1831. By Edward Blore. In the Gothic style. Ashlar faced, with a central tower rising above the flanking ranges. 3 storeys. 4-centred entrance archway with oriel window over; the hall has a vaulted ceiling with moulded ribs. The wings, the fenestration and the interior were all altered 1934-7 by Murray Easton, and the drip-moulds were removed. Pinnacles and a pierced, embattled parapet, slate mansard roof. (RCHM 22). The University Press has group value with the surrouding buildings.
Listing NGR: TL4482058098
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 47314
- 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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