The Old Number One
THE OLD NUMBER ONE, CHESTER ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1330363
- Date first listed:
- 29-Oct-1973
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Number One
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD NUMBER ONE, CHESTER ROAD
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1330363
- Date first listed:
- 29-Oct-1973
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 31-Oct-1983
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Number One
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD NUMBER ONE, CHESTER ROAD
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:
- THE OLD NUMBER ONE, CHESTER ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Halton (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Preston Brook
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 56846 80520
Details
SJ 58 SE PRESTON BROOK C.P. CHESTER ROAD (South Side)
6/64 The Old Number One (formerly listed as the Neptune Club)
29.10.73 II
Canal Warehouse circa 1772 with alterations. Whitened brickwork with slate roof built alongside the Bridgewater Canal. 3 storeys 7 widely spaced window bays on east land side and four additional gabled loading bays on the west canal side. Windows segmental headed have fitted cast iron inserts to resemble small square glazing. A large slightly off centre 3 storey loading bay extends to the edge of the canal whereas the other three are flush,with the walls and now fitted with large windows. Interior: open timber roof with massive beams. The beams at first floor level are supported by a row of cast iron columns at centre span.
Listing NGR: SJ5684680520
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 56019
- 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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