Institute of Science and Technology (University of Manchester)

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER), SACKVILLE STREET

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1247609
Date first listed:
03-Oct-1974
List Entry Name:
Institute of Science and Technology (University of Manchester)
Statutory Address:
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER), SACKVILLE STREET
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Date:
2003-07-18
Reference:
IOE01/09664/06
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1247609
Date first listed:
03-Oct-1974
List Entry Name:
Institute of Science and Technology (University of Manchester)
Statutory Address 1:
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER), SACKVILLE STREET
Statutory Address 2:
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER), WHITWORTH STREET

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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.

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Corrections and minor amendments

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.

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Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER), SACKVILLE STREET
Statutory Address:
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER), WHITWORTH 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 84467 97736

Details

MANCHESTER

SJ8497NW SACKVILLE STREET 698-1/32/370 (East side) 03/10/74 Institute of Science and Technology (University of Manchester)

GV II

University institute of science. 1895-1912, by Spalding and Cross. Red brick with dressings of red sandstone and terracotta, slate mansard roofs. Large rectangular plan with 2 internal courtyards. French Renaissance style. Five storeys, basement and attics; mullion and transom windows tiered over lower 4 storeys, with rusticated pilasters, richly moulded aprons and entablatures and surmounted by elaborate shaped gables; projecting gabled bay at centre and arched entrance. returned side to Whitworth Street has projecting gabled bays, that to left surmounted by cupola. Moulded bands and eaves cornice; brick chimney stacks. Terracotta forecourt balustrading extending over both facades. Rear similar. Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: SJ8446797736

Legacy

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Legacy System number:
457198
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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