The date stone is 1855. It is an H-shaped red brick building of English bond, with an extension in Stretcher bond. The south is raised to two stories, the rest is single storey. It has heavy door surrounds, dismantled sash windows throughout. It is considered to be of regional importance. {1} The police station was erected in 1849 before the county force was established. The station consisted of a court, lock-up and a superintendent constables' house. {2} A magistrates court and police station built in 1849 from brick with stone dressings and a hipped slate roof. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}