Building record M10940 - TOWN HALL

Summary

TOWN HALL (Georgian to Late 20th Century); MARKET HALL (Georgian to Late 20th Century); GAOL (Georgian to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 79802 53908 (77m by 53m)
Map sheet SK75SE
District Newark
Civil Parish Newark, Newark

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Palladian, built c.1774-6 of Mansfield stone by Carr of York, and a fine example of its type and period. Ingenious T-plan incorporating butcher's market. Above the market a fine assembly hall. Facing the Market Place behind the loggia a small Council Chamber with good doorcases. Behind the butchers' hall, a market hall of 1884 by Charles Bell. (1)
On the north side [of the market hall], former gaol, mid C19, brick, with slate roof. (2)


Listed buildings slides, 38 slides (Photograph). SNT2648.

<1> Pevsner N, 1979, The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 2nd ed., p 190-1 (Monograph). SNT4.

<2> DOE, Listed Building Description (Published document). SNT228.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Photograph: Listed buildings slides. 38 slides.
  • <1> Monograph: Pevsner N. 1979. The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 2nd ed.. Penguin. p 190-1.
  • <2> Published document: DOE. Listed Building Description.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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