Adult Deaf and Dumb Institute (Former)
ADULT DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE (FORMER), GROSVENOR STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1200839
- Date first listed:
- 03-Oct-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Adult Deaf and Dumb Institute (Former)
- Statutory Address:
- ADULT DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE (FORMER), GROSVENOR STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1200839
- Date first listed:
- 03-Oct-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Adult Deaf and Dumb Institute (Former)
- Statutory Address 1:
- ADULT DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE (FORMER), GROSVENOR STREET
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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:
- ADULT DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE (FORMER), GROSVENOR STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Manchester (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 84398 97079
Details
MANCHESTER
SJ8497 GROSVENOR STREET 698-1/20/596 (South side) 03/10/74 Chorlton-On-Medlock Adult Deaf and Dumb Institute (former)
GV II
Former Deaf and Dumb Institute. Dated 1878 on central gable; by John Lowe; altered. Sandstone ashlar, slate roof. Gothic style. Two storeys and basement, 3 bays, symmetrical, with gabled centre; raked sills, frieze over ground floor inscribed "ADULT" "DEAF & DUMB" "INSTITUTE", corner pilasters to 1st floor, central gable with kneelers and apex cross, parapets to the outer bays. The centre has a wide doorway with large 2-centred arched head moulded in 3 orders, carved imposts, a hoodmould and carved shield with open hand, and a wrought-iron lamp bracket over this; at 1st floor a large 2-centred arch containing a pedestal with sculpture of the Good Shepherd under a cusped and gabled canopy and flanked by arched lights and roundels, raised lettering above on either side "A:D" "1878", and in the gable 3 very small lancets under a semi-circular relieving arch. The outer bays have coupled 2-centred arched windows to ground floor and 2-centred arched windows to 1st floor with 2 arched lights and a quatrefoil in the head, with hoodmoulds and gablets above. Gable chimneys. Forms group with Grosvnor Picture Palace to right (q.v.).
Listing NGR: SJ8439897079
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 388163
- 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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