Building record 1211002000 - 8 THE BROADWAY, WYCOMBE END
Summary
Late nineteenth century reading room at Wycombe End
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1124594: NO 8 THE BROADWAY
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Type and Period (1)
- LIBRARY (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
GRADE II. LATE C19 READING ROOM. RED BRICK; SLATE ROOF WITH HALF-HIPPED GABLE FRONT WITH MODILLION BRICK CORNICE ALONG EDGES. TWO STOREYS. FIRST FLOOR WITH CENTRAL 4-LIGHT CASEMENT BENEATH LOW POINTED BRICK ARCH AND WITH GOTHIC TREFOIL TOPS TO WINDOW GLAZING. CENTRAL PAIR OF WINDOWS ARE DOORS OPENING ONTO BALCONY ACROSS WHOLE OF BUILDING. GROUND FLOOR WITH ENTRANCE PORCH ON LEFT HAND BENEATH PART OF BALCONY AND A BIG BAY WINDOW ON THE RIGHT BENEATH THE REST. LISTED FOR GROUP VALUE (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC4001 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: DISTRICT OF SOUTH BUCKS. p11.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 94481 90056 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BEACONSFIELD, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 6 2010 6:02PM
