Morrab Library (Former Morrab House)

Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, TR18 4DA

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Heritage Category:
Listed building
List Entry Number:
1221082
Date first listed:
07-Feb-1974
Statutory Address:
Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, TR18 4DA
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed building
List Entry Number:
1221082
Date first listed:
07-Feb-1974
Date of most recent amendment:
25-Jun-1974
Statutory Address 1:
Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, TR18 4DA

Location

Statutory Address:
Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, TR18 4DA

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

District:
Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
Parish:
Penzance
National Grid Reference:
SW 47185 30014

Details

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/06/2018

SW 4730
5/519

PENZANCE
MORRAB GARDENS
Morrab Library (Former Morrab House)

(Formerly listed as Penzance Library, previously listed as Library)

II
Stucco house built 1841 for Samuel Pidwell. Cornice and parapet. Panelled end pilasters. Two storeys. Four windows, centre two break forward, recessed architraves. Sashes with glazing bars. Open granite porch off centre, Tuscan columns and entablature. South elevation two storeys, four windows.

Listing NGR: SW4718530014

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