Listed Building record MDO15802 - The Town Hall, High Street, Christchurch
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1859. Upper floor and cupola a replica of old Town Hall of 1746 which stood in the centre of the High Street, Church Street, Castle Street junction. Red brick with white stone dressings, stone eaves cornice and balustrade. Hipped slate roof with centre domed cupola. Stone quoins, 1st floor string course and plinth. Stone centre bay under pediment flanked by Doric pilasters. 2 storeys. 5 windows, centre 1st floor Venetian window with balcony. Ground floor windows and door round arched with moulded stone architraves and keystones, centre 1st floor same. Side windows 1st floor have gauged rubbed brick arches with triple stone keys. All windows unbarred sashes. Added ground floor canopy.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1579 9283 (15m by 14m) |
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| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
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Record last edited
Feb 17 2011 11:46AM
