The Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School)
The Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School), Central Square, NW11
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1359028
- Date first listed:
- 18-Mar-1965
- List Entry Name:
- The Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School)
- Statutory Address:
- The Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School), Central Square, NW11
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- Date:
- 1999-08-28
- Reference:
- IOE01/01405/11
- Rights:
- © Dr JH Highman. Source: Historic England Archive
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1359028
- Date first listed:
- 18-Mar-1965
- List Entry Name:
- The Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School)
- Statutory Address 1:
- The Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School), Central Square, NW11
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 Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School), Central Square, NW11
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Barnet (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 25567 88466
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 28 August 2025 to update the Name and Address and reformat the text to current standards
TQ 2588
26/94
Hampstead Garden Suburb
CENTRAL SQUARE NW11
The Institute (The Henrietta Barnett School)
(Formerly listed as The Institute)
18.3.1965
II*
Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and others. Elevations to Central Square. Two storeys and dormers in roof. Of grey and red bricks and stone dressings. Tile roofs. The ground storey is treated as a podium and the first storey is principal and is pilastered. The central block is recessed the full depth of the side wings and this feature is of five window bays. The central window is pedimented and stone dressed. The centre is mansard roofed, with dormers, and supports an elaborate cupola. The side wings are of five windows and of similar treatment. The courtyard elevations to these wings have niches either side of the centre feature. There are cornices with stone balustraded parapets throughout.
The rear elevation. Owing to the falling ground this elevation gives a totally different impression from the elevation to the Square. It is of three storeys constructed in silvergrey brick, with red brick window and quoin dressings, and stone bands, etc. The centre feature projects and is carried up above the eaves (or parapet) to make four storeys and is a tripartite stone treatment in the Ionic Order, of pilasters for the two upper storeys. The ground storey (of podium height and character) is rusticated and has round arched windows, with, above, a balustraded balcony. The first floor has full height sashes but is simple in treatment. The whole is surmounted by a pediment above and behind which is the previously mentioned elaborate cupola.
Listing NGR: TQ2555988446
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 198834
- 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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