Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester
Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester, Knighton Road, Leicester
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1361039
- Date first listed:
- 30-Mar-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester
- Statutory Address:
- Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester, Knighton Road, Leicester
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1361039
- Date first listed:
- 30-Mar-1993
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 02-Aug-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester
- Statutory Address 1:
- Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester, Knighton Road, Leicester
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:
- Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester, Knighton Road, Leicester
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- City of Leicester (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 59973 01710
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13/11/2020
SK 50 SE
SK 60 SW
718/17/10012
718/18/10012
LEICESTER
KNIGHTON
KNIGHTON ROAD
Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester
(Formerly listed as Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at College Hall, University of Leicester, previously listed as Block to northwest of social block at College Hall, University of Leicester, OADBY ROAD)
GV
II
Residential block at University hall of residence. 1958-60. Sir Leslie Martin and Trevor Dannatt. Buff brick, timber cladding, concrete, flat roof.
Orthogonal 'S' shaped block of three storeys with rooms to north and south wings, oriented to south. Recessed ground floor. Upper floors with balconies. Large plate glass windows set in timber frames, those to upper floors with timber panels adjacent to windows. An integral part of the former College Hall layout.
Listing NGR: SK5997301710
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 188865
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Martin, L, Buildings and Ideas 1933-1983, ()
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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