Two 3 Storey Blocks and a Chimney Stack to Try Mills (Thornton Spinning Company) Opposite Number 244 and Part of Number 254 Thornton Road
TWO 3 STOREY BLOCKS AND A CHIMNEY STACK TO TRY MILLS (THORNTON SPINNING COMPANY) OPPOSITE NUMBER 244 AND PART OF NUMBER 254 THORNTON ROAD, THORNTON ROAD BD8
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1133691
- Date first listed:
- 09-Aug-1983
- List Entry Name:
- Two 3 Storey Blocks and a Chimney Stack to Try Mills (Thornton Spinning Company) Opposite Number 244 and Part of Number 254 Thornton Road
- Statutory Address:
- TWO 3 STOREY BLOCKS AND A CHIMNEY STACK TO TRY MILLS (THORNTON SPINNING COMPANY) OPPOSITE NUMBER 244 AND PART OF NUMBER 254 THORNTON ROAD, THORNTON ROAD BD8
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1133691
- Date first listed:
- 09-Aug-1983
- List Entry Name:
- Two 3 Storey Blocks and a Chimney Stack to Try Mills (Thornton Spinning Company) Opposite Number 244 and Part of Number 254 Thornton Road
- Statutory Address 1:
- TWO 3 STOREY BLOCKS AND A CHIMNEY STACK TO TRY MILLS (THORNTON SPINNING COMPANY) OPPOSITE NUMBER 244 AND PART OF NUMBER 254 THORNTON ROAD, THORNTON ROAD BD8
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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:
- TWO 3 STOREY BLOCKS AND A CHIMNEY STACK TO TRY MILLS (THORNTON SPINNING COMPANY) OPPOSITE NUMBER 244 AND PART OF NUMBER 254 THORNTON ROAD, THORNTON ROAD BD8
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Bradford (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 15246 33422
Details
1. 5111 THORNTON ROAD BD8 Two 3-storey blocks and a chimney stack to Try Mills (Thornton Spinning Company) opposite No 244 and part of No 254 Thornton Road SE 1533 34/1081
II
2. Circa 1850-60 worsted mill consisting of 2 blocks. The range fronting the road is of 3-storeys with basement and attic storey. Sandstone "brick" with ashlar sill bands and spaced dentils to eaves of hipped slate roof. Fifteen windows, close set to left hind, those on second floor with aprons and rounded arches. Small square windows to attic storey. Centre of ground floor has semi-circular waggon arch with ashlar voussoirs. The rear range is of 3-storeys and basement, similar details, and terminates with an octagonal, cornice capped sandstone "brick" chimney.
Listing NGR: SE1524633422
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 337179
- 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.
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