Number 7 and 8 and Attached Railings
NUMBER 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 7 AND 8, STAPLE INN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1244731
- Date first listed:
- 14-Apr-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Number 7 and 8 and Attached Railings
- Statutory Address:
- NUMBER 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 7 AND 8, STAPLE INN
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1244731
- Date first listed:
- 14-Apr-1950
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 01-Feb-1999
- List Entry Name:
- Number 7 and 8 and Attached Railings
- Statutory Address 1:
- NUMBER 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 7 AND 8, STAPLE INN
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:
- NUMBER 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 7 AND 8, STAPLE INN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 31168 81569
Details
TQ 3181 NW STAPLE INN
627-0/1/10155 (East side)
14/04/50 Nos.7 AND 8
and attached railings (Formerly
Listed as: CAMDEN
STAPLE INN
Nos 1-3 (consec)
Nos 7 & 8. Nos 9 & 10)
GV II
2 terraced chambers forming the eastern side of a courtyard. 1731-34, restored late C19. Due to war damage, rebuilt externally in facsimile c1955 by Edward Maufe. Brown brick with red brick dressings. Moulded brick cornices at 2ndfloor level. Tiled mansard roof with dormers (to N 0.8 only). 3 storeys, attic and basement. No.7, 7 windows; No.8, 5 windows. Entrances with stone surrounds with pulvinated frieze (with apron tablet over centre) and cornice with ban above. Doorways approached by steps and railings. Gauged red brick arches to flush frame sashes. Parapet. INTERIORS: not inspected. No.8 with lead rainwater head inscribed TPW 1734.
Formerly Listed in the LB of Camden. Since 1 April 1994 Staple Inn has been within the City of London.
Listing NGR: TQ3116981574
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 472925
- 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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