Main Block of the County Hall
MAIN BLOCK OF THE COUNTY HALL, BELVEDERE ROAD SE1
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1358192
- Date first listed:
- 19-Oct-1951
- List Entry Name:
- Main Block of the County Hall
- Statutory Address:
- MAIN BLOCK OF THE COUNTY HALL, BELVEDERE ROAD SE1
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1358192
- Date first listed:
- 19-Oct-1951
- List Entry Name:
- Main Block of the County Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- MAIN BLOCK OF THE COUNTY HALL, BELVEDERE ROAD SE1
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:
- MAIN BLOCK OF THE COUNTY HALL, BELVEDERE ROAD SE1
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Lambeth (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 30659 79791
Details
1. BELVEDERE ROAD SE1 5023 (west side) Main block of The County Hall TQ 3079 2/35 19.10.51
II*
2. 1911-1933 by Ralph Knott. Long symmetrical main west elevation to river. Five storeys of Portland stone ashlar with a steep mansard roof with dark tiles and 2 tiers of dormers. Rusticated ground floor and end pavilions. Deep concave central section in segmental curve of 19 bays, windows framed in giant Ionic order. Attic stage above has round windows alternating with carved escutcheons. Varying classical window treatments. Dramatic emphasis provided by tall niches, at salient points, holding heroic size sculptured figures. Other elevations similar, but eastern (entrance) front simpler. South front has members' entrance though tall arch to high vaulted passage leading to inner courtyard.
Listing NGR: TQ3065979791
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 203997
- 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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