Building record 1412100000 - 2-16 Ripon Street

The terraced form of development along Ripon Street creates a hard edge to the street that channels views and creates a strong sense of enclosure. On the south-western side of the street, where the built frontage is broken, views can be gained of the rear of historic properties fronting St. Mary's Square and Whitehall Street and the spire of St. Mary's Church. On the opposite side of the road there is a gap between no. 16 and 24 Ripon Street, where a terraced property was demolished, allowing access to commercial properties facing onto Buckingham Street. The views afforded of the rear of these properties and of the public car park on Oxford Road are unattractive.
The majority of the buildings situated along either side of Ripon Street are terraced, with regular narrow elevations. They are 19th and early 20th century in date and are built of brick, mainly laid in a Flemish bond. Some of the buildings have painted brickwork, others are rendered. Roofs are generally covered in natural slate.
Nos. 2-16 Ripon Street are Local Building of Note within the Conservation Area of Aylesbury (B1).
NGRs to each end of terrace.