National Westminster Bank
11, WATERLOO STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1291206
- Date first listed:
- 21-Jan-1970
- List Entry Name:
- National Westminster Bank
- Statutory Address:
- 11, WATERLOO STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1291206
- Date first listed:
- 21-Jan-1970
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 08-Jul-1982
- List Entry Name:
- National Westminster Bank
- Statutory Address 1:
- 11, WATERLOO STREET
- Statutory Address 2:
- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, 8, BENNETT'S HILL B2
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:
- 11, WATERLOO STREET
- Statutory Address:
- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, 8, BENNETT'S HILL B2
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Birmingham (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 06829 86898
Details
BENNETT'S HILL 1. 5104 City Centre B2 No 8 (National Westminster Bank) formerly listed as National Provincial Bank) SP 0686 NE 33/4 21.1.70 II* GV 2. Includes No 11 Waterloo Street. A rebuilding in 1869 by John Gibson of the original bank by C R Cockerell of 1855. Stone. Two storeys articulated by giant Corinthian pilasters; 5 bays with the recessed semi-domed entrance on the corner flanked by giant Corinthian columns and another 8 bays on the return in Waterloo Street where the entrances to Nos 11 and 12 Waterloo Street are. Ground floor windows tall, arched and within panels with a guilloche - like ornament. First floor with pairs of windows to each bay. Elaborate eaves cornice. The entrance with coffered ceiling and sculptured panels by S F Lynn, 1869, and, on the skyline, a shield of arms with flanking figures. Banking hall has a richly coffered ceiling and pairs of fluted Corinthian columns down the centre of the hall. Important corner site.
Listing NGR: SP0682986898
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 216770
- 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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