Building record MLI95759 - Town Hall, 1 St Mary's Hill, Stamford
Summary
Town Hall, 1 St Mary's Hill, Stamford
Type and Period (1)
- TOWN HALL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1777 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 38261
The Town Hall was built in 1777 and designed by the architect Lovell [this attribution is probably incorrect - see below]. It is a three storey ashlar stone building with stone steps and iron railings. 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}
The foundation stone for the Town Hall was laid in 1776, and the building was completed in 1779. The designer is unknown, however Henry Tatam (a cabinet maker, who designed his own house at 9 Barn Hill) 'explained' the proposed plans to the Council in 1775 and some of the architectural details on the main elevations may be his work. The entrance hall was remodelled and the present stair added in the early 19th century, possibly in 1819 by Thomas Pierce. {2}{3}
The terrace to St Mary's Hill, with stairs, railings and cast iron lamps, was added in 1952 and was designed by Marshall Sisson. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI6708 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/238.
- <2> SLI912 Bibliographic Reference: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1977. An Inventory of Historical Monuments. The Town of Stamford. No 57, pp 48-49, plates 117, 119, 121.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 696.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0305 0701 (23m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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