Apothecaries Hall
APOTHECARIES HALL, 10-18, BLACKFRIARS LANE EC4
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1359133
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Apothecaries Hall
- Statutory Address:
- APOTHECARIES HALL, 10-18, BLACKFRIARS LANE EC4
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1359133
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Apothecaries Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- APOTHECARIES HALL, 10-18, BLACKFRIARS LANE EC4
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:
- APOTHECARIES HALL, 10-18, BLACKFRIARS LANE EC4
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 31719 81037
Details
TQ 3181 SE
8/199
BLACK FRIARS LANE EC4 (East Side)
Nos 10 to 18 (consec) (Apothecaries Hall)
4.1.50.
I
Mainly 1670 and 1786, incorporating slight medieval remains of Blackfriars' Priory. Courtyard building with main C17 ranges, of two storeys, to north and east. South and west ranges, of three storeys, mostly late C18. Plain front of pink/yellow brick with stuccoed ground storey and painted entablature etc. Slated roof. Fine central archway of late C17 character. Some red brick dressings etc at either end and two secondary entrances. Plain, altered south return with central loop hole. Irregular rear with low building of yellow brick to south-east, probably late C18 or early C19. Elevations to courtyard entirely stuccoed with parapet to slated roof.
Hall on first floor of east side with central clock, pediment and coat of arms etc and external stair in south-east corner. Ground storey of north range formerly an open colonnade. Rear of entrance archway has late C18 pediment etc. The hall contains plain original panelling and fine, carved woodwork at either end. Large cornice to ceiling which was probably remade in C19. Plain panelling in Court Room also original and large main staircase which has lost some of its enclosing walls. Narrow, panelled room over colonnade. In the courtyard is an early C19 large lamp with wrought iron support and painted stone pedestal. Scheduled AM.
Listing NGR: TQ3173781054
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 199326
- 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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