Building record 1160/365/3 - The University Centre (Formerly known as Nazareth House), Leicester University

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Summary

Formerly known as Nazareth House. 1876-7 by E W Tasker in free late Gothic style. Ashlar dressed squared rubble, tiled roof.

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Full Description

{1} Formerly known as Nazareth House. 1876-7 by E W Tasker in free late Gothic style. Ashlar dressed squared rubble, tiled roof. 2 storeys and attics with 3 storey gables. 4 casement windows with stone mullions and transoms. Tall doorway arch under canopied first floor niche. Chapel at back on left has small spire astride roof ridge.

{3} Two photos dated 1990;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 11/221 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1976, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), H14 p.25 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN1000.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Northampton (Photographs). SNN114989.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Clews Architects. 1980s. Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire. h:heritage\smr\historic buildings database. historic.mdb. Clews Architects. 11/221 (checked).
  • <2> Catalogue: 1976. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Borough of Northampton. Dept. of Environment. H14 p.25 (checked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Northampton.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7530 6164 (30m by 31m) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 1 2025 1:51PM

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