Shire Hall
SHIRE HALL, ST PETER'S SQUARE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1297425
- Date first listed:
- 10-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Shire Hall
- Statutory Address:
- SHIRE HALL, ST PETER'S SQUARE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1297425
- Date first listed:
- 10-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Shire Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- SHIRE HALL, ST PETER'S SQUARE
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:
- SHIRE HALL, ST PETER'S SQUARE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Hereford
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 51241 39996
Details
HEREFORD
SO5139NW ST PETER'S SQUARE 683-1/7/298 (East side) 10/06/52 Shire Hall
GV II*
Shire Hall. c1815-17, with mid C19 extensions. By Sir Robert Smirke. Ashlar sandstone; brick; slate roof; various brick stacks. In neo-Classical style. Giant Doric hexastyle portico; moulded pediment with triglyphs; 3 double doors within. Symmetrical wings, with single 6/6 sashes in moulded stone architraves; moulded bands and pediments. Wings: simplified bands and cornice continue the portico entablature. INTERIOR: an imposing interior, with many ornamental features. Staircase: straight flight. Lobby: ornamental plasterwork; domed amphitheatre with marble Corinthian columns. Great Hall: ornamental plasterwork. Court rooms and retiring rooms: wood panelling. Library: plasterwork ceiling. Grand Jury Room: plasterwork ceiling; panelling; 6-panel doors with entablatures; painted fireplace. Committee Room 1: late C19 wood fireplace. Committee Room 2: late C19 wood fireplace. (Hereford Guide: 1827-: 57-59; Quarter Sessions Records).
Listing NGR: SO5124139996
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 372484
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Hereford Guide, (1827), 57-9
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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