The Pavilion
THE PAVILION, SANDY LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1393225
- Date first listed:
- 07-Apr-2009
- List Entry Name:
- The Pavilion
- Statutory Address:
- THE PAVILION, SANDY LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1393225
- Date first listed:
- 07-Apr-2009
- List Entry Name:
- The Pavilion
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE PAVILION, SANDY LANE
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 PAVILION, SANDY LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- Teignbridge (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Dawlish
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 96767 77426
Reasons for Designation
The Pavilion in Dawlish has been designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * It is a small sports pavilion that demonstrates good quality architectural design within the associated sports grounds. * It is a good example of the application of modernism to the design of recreation buildings on a small scale. * It survives well and remains readable despite some modernisation.
Details
DAWLISH
367/0/10019 SANDY LANE 07-APR-09 The Pavilion
II Small sports pavilion opened in 1935 and constructed by the Astolant Company of Guildford, Surrey, for Dawlish District Council.
The building is constructed of concrete with flat roofs and metal framed windows, the smaller windows had been replaced with UPVC examples.
The Pavilion is a striking example of a small 1930s pavilion in the Moderne style. It is symmetrical, employing streamlined geometric shapes, with a central, semi-cylindrical, lobby, on a shallow, but wide, semi-circular plinth, with corresponding overhanging, circular eaves. The lobby is lit by tall, curved, metal-framed windows flanking, part-glazed, timber double-doors. The original doors appear to survive, partially boarded. Set back to either side is a lower, rectilinear, range of changing rooms and facilities, again with deeply projecting flat eaves. The changing rooms step back twice, on each side of the lobby, and have small, symmetrical windows. There are a series of symmetrical doors and windows to the side and rear, providing access to small changing chalets. The interior is very simple, with painted concrete walls and concrete floors. The changing rooms retain their original slatted hardwood benches, although the shower cubicles have been superficially modernised.
HISTORY: The Pavilion was opened in 1935, by Lord Mildmay, having been constructed for Dawlish District Council as part of a scheme to provide public recreation facilities on a portion of land belonging to the former Pidgely estate. The opening speech by Mr Washington, chairman of Dawlish UDC recorded that considerable effort had been employed to secure the recreation ground and associated open amenity land for public enjoyment. Much of the remainder of the estate was developed as building land. Despite the much later provision of a modern sports centre nearby, The Pavilion has remained in use by local teams.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION The Pavilion in Dawlish is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * It is a small sports pavilion that demonstrates good quality architectural design within the associated sports grounds. * It is a good example of the application of modernism to the design of recreation buildings on a small scale. * It survives well and remains readable despite some modernisation.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 504537
- 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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