West Block, Former Turvey Institute
WEST BLOCK, FORMER TURVEY INSTITUTE, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1249158
- Date first listed:
- 27-Aug-1987
- List Entry Name:
- West Block, Former Turvey Institute
- Statutory Address:
- WEST BLOCK, FORMER TURVEY INSTITUTE, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1249158
- Date first listed:
- 27-Aug-1987
- List Entry Name:
- West Block, Former Turvey Institute
- Statutory Address 1:
- WEST BLOCK, FORMER TURVEY INSTITUTE, HIGH STREET
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:
- WEST BLOCK, FORMER TURVEY INSTITUTE, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Bedford (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Turvey
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 94235 52457
Details
TURVEY HIGH STREET 5P 9452-9552 (S. Side)
29/616 West Block, Former Turvey Institute - GV II
Part of purpose built Institute. Datestone 1847 in Roman numerals to N. gable end. Coursed limestone rubble. Now has concrete pantile roof. Irregular plan form. One storey. N. gable end has 4-light tall window with stone mullions and high level transom. This is flanked by square-headed, blind lancets. E. elevation has central stone chimney stack with projecting two stage gabled porch to N. W. elevation has central shallow projecting gabled wing with tall, 5-light window. To S. of wing is a small lean-to porch. This block also has stone gable copings, moulded finials and kneelers. Also large two stage buttresses to corners and at bay divisions. Included for group value.
Listing NGR: SP9423552457
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 430980
- 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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