The Athenaeum
THE ATHENAEUM, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1364433
- Date first listed:
- 31-Mar-1978
- List Entry Name:
- The Athenaeum
- Statutory Address:
- THE ATHENAEUM, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1364433
- Date first listed:
- 31-Mar-1978
- List Entry Name:
- The Athenaeum
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE ATHENAEUM, HIGH STREET
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 ATHENAEUM, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Warminster
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 87360 45147
Details
WARMINSTER HIGH STREET 1. 5411 (North Side) The Athenaeum ST 8745 SW 6/237
II GV
2. 1856 by W.J.Stent (local architect). 2 1/2 storeys, Jacobean style. Ashlar with slate roof. 3 gables to front, central shaped and pointed gable with scrollwork below and pinnacle at top; flanking shaped gables - all 3 with keyed occuli. 3 bay front, slight break to outer bays (which have cornices). 2 storey angled bay in centre with pierced balcony over cornice. On 1st floor mullion and transom windows, 2 lights to outer, 5 to centre bays. Ground floor has Ionic doorpieces to outer bays with scrollwork over panelled friezes and cornices. Round headed doorways, approached by steps, with head keys and glazed overlights, the Ionic pilasters rest on panelled bases. Centre bay now altered as main entrance with projecting canopy. Angled return to the Close of 3 bays and a further 6 bay continuation after an angle (Circa 1900).
Listing NGR: ST8736045147
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 312924
- 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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