Listed Building: Sessions House (3+4/12)
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| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1039664 |
| Date assigned | 19 January 1952 |
| Date last amended | 22 January 1976 |
Description
1676-8, one of the first buildings to be begun after the town fire of 1675. Attributed to Henry Bell of Kings Lynn and to Sir Roger Norwich, responsible for the plan. Symmetrical front with Corinthian order. 3 central windows between pilasters under balustrade with swags enclosing central shield. Semi-circular headed doorway either end between coupled half columns under segmental pediments. Hipped Welsh slated roof once had cupola and oval dormers under pediments. West side elevation has round headed doorway flanked by coupled pilasters under pediment with swags and cartouche in tympanum. Tall plinth, single storey. Interior: very fine plaster ceilings, 1684-8, by Edward Goudge. AM. Judge's Lodgings, Sessions House, County Hall, County Council Offices & Nos. 8, 8A, 9 & 9A form a group.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 75510 60426 (33m by 41m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
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Record last edited
May 28 2013 5:03PM
