Building record MLI86704 - Town Hall, Eastgate, Louth
Summary
Town Hall, Eastgate, Louth.
Type and Period (1)
- TOWN HALL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1854 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The town hall was built in 1854 the architect was Pearson Bellamy. It is an elaborate building of three storeys in stone and brick. Accommodation includes council chamber, a very spacious and elegant room for balls, concerts and public meetings. 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}{2}{3}{4}
The scale of the Town Hall dominates the street scape of Eastgate, which is otherwise quieter and narrower than nearby streets such as Cornmarket and Mercer Row. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI8148 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/164 (283.078).
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. Page 247.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). Page 541 and 544.
- <4> SLI9608 Report: 2004. Photographic Record of Louth Town Hall. -.
- <5> SLI12156 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2008. Louth Conservation Area Appraisal. Town Centre character area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32848 87451 (40m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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