Numbers 1-42 and Attached Railings and Linking Arches
NUMBERS 1-42 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND LINKING ARCHES, 1-42, CHESTER TERRACE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1271885
- Date first listed:
- 14-May-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 1-42 and Attached Railings and Linking Arches
- Statutory Address:
- NUMBERS 1-42 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND LINKING ARCHES, 1-42, CHESTER TERRACE
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1271885
- Date first listed:
- 14-May-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 1-42 and Attached Railings and Linking Arches
- Statutory Address 1:
- NUMBERS 1-42 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND LINKING ARCHES, 1-42, CHESTER TERRACE
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:
- NUMBERS 1-42 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND LINKING ARCHES, 1-42, CHESTER TERRACE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Camden (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 28755 82764
Details
CAMDEN
TQ2882NE CHESTER TERRACE
798-1/87/212 (East side)
14/05/74 Nos.1-42 (Consecutive)
and attached railings and linking
arches
GV I
Grand palace-style terrace of 37 houses & 5 semi-detached
houses. c1825. By John Nash. For the Commissioners of Woods,
Forests and Land Revenues. Built by J Burton. Stucco. Slate
mansard roofs with attic dormers.
EXTERIOR: the longest unbroken facade in Regent's Park (approx
280m) with an alternating system of bays (ABCBABCBA). At
either end projecting pavilion blocks connected to main facade
by thin triumphal arches.
Main Block (Nos 6-38): symmetrical composition of 3 and 4
storeys. 3 windows to each house. "A" bays, screen of 8
free-standing, fluted Corinthian columns supporting an
entablature with modillion cornice above which a recessed
attic storey with round-arched windows. Round-arched ground
floor openings; architraved heads linked by impost bands.
Recessed doorways with panelled doors and fanlights. Windows
with margin glazing. 1st floors with architraved sashes and
continuous cast-iron balconies. "B" bays, round-arched ground
floor openings; architraved heads linked by impost bands.
Recessed doorways with panelled doors and fanlights. Windows
with margin glazing. Architraved 1st and 2nd floor sashes; 1st
floor with continuous cast-iron balcony. Main projecting
modillion cornice at 3rd floor level. Cornice and blocking
course above 2nd floor. "C" bays, slightly projecting with
screen of 6 attached, fluted Corinthian columns supporting an
entablature with modillion cornice above which 2 recessed
attic storeys with cornice at 3rd floor level and pediment
above. Round-arched ground floor openings; architraved heads
linked by impost bands. Recessed doorways with panelled doors
and fanlights. Windows with margin glazing. 1st & 2nd floors
with architraved sashes; 1st floor with continuous cast-iron
balcony. INTERIORS: not inspected. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES:
attached cast-iron railings to areas. Linking triumphal arches
with round-arched vehicle entrance flanked by pedestrian
entrances. Inner elevations with 4 attached Corinthian columns
supporting a modillion entablature above which a scrolled
frieze, cornice and blocking course. Outer elevations with 4
Corinthian pilasters supporting a modillion entablature with
panel inscribed "Chester Terrace", cornice and blocking
course.
Nos 4 & 5 and Nos 39 & 40: to south and north of arches
respectively. Channelled stucco ground floors. Square-headed
doorways with panelled doors and fanlights. Recessed sashes,
upper floors with architraves; 1st floors with continuous
cast-iron balconies. Main cornice at 3rd floor level. Cornice
and blocking course above 3rd floor. Right hand return of No.4
pedimented with blind windows.
No.3: fronting on to Chester Gate. 2 storeys and basement. 4
windows. Forms the terminal return to main block. 3 central
bays slightly projecting. Greek Doric prostyle portico;
panelled door and fanlight. Recessed sashes, those flanking
the portico with shouldered architraves (left hand blind).
Right hand bay with projecting bay window surmounted by
parapet with central balustraded panel. Cornice and blocking
course with central feature of segmental-headed cut out block
flanked by panelled dies. Left hand angle with enriched
pilaster strip and surmounted by anthemia acroterion; right
hand angle with anthemia acroterion only. Symmetrical west
frontage to garden; 2 windows, 1st floor with balconies. Bust
of Nash on bracket between 1st floor windows. Parapet with
central urn. INTERIOR not inspected. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES:
attached cast-iron railings to garden and flanking steps.
Nos 1, 2 & 41, 42: projecting pavilion blocks fronting
Regent's Park and linked to main block by triumphal arches.
Similar to "C" bays. 4 storeys. 5 windows and 3-window
returns. Attached Corinthian columns (paired at angles) rise
through 1st and 2nd floors to support entablature with
projecting cornice; Corinthian pilasters to other fronts.
Round-arched ground floor openings; windows architraved with
margin glazing. Upper floors with recessed sashes; 1st floor
with cast-iron balconies except central window. 2nd and 3rd
floor form attic storeys (2nd floor windows architraved) with
cornice at 3rd floor sill level and cornice and blocking
course above 3rd floor. INTERIORS: not inspected.
HISTORICAL NOTE: No.13 was the residence of CR Cockerell,
architect and antiquary (English Heritage plaque).
(Survey of London: Vol. XIX, Old St Pancras and Kentish Town
(St Pancras II): London: -1938: 120).
Listing NGR: TQ2875582782
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 476897
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Survey of London in Old St Pancras and Kentish Town The Parish of St Pancras Part 2: Volume 19 , (1938), 120
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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