Building record 3250/11/4 - Commonwealth Conference Centre, Wollaston Hall
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Summary
Modern building built in 1959 of timber and glass in the grounds of Wollaston House. The roof is a hyperbolic-parabaloid (`collapsed tent'). When completed it was the largest Commonwealth centre in Britain.
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Full Description
{1} The conference hall is a pavilion with a hyperbolic-parabaloid roof. When completed it was the largest in the country. It is of timber, 60ft square. The dip is 12ft. Curtain walling and brick buttressing as a support.
<1> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.465 (checked) (Series). SNN1320.
<2> Historic England, Undated, COMMONWEALTH CONFERENCE CENTRE, WOLLASTON, BF097313 (Archive). SNN113286.
<3> Historic England, Undated, Post-War Buildings (English Architecture: 1945-1975), VF000147 (Archive). SNN113287.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN1320 Series: Pevsner N.; Cherry B.. 1973. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. The Buildings of England. Northamptonshire. Penguin Books. p.465 (checked).
- <2> SNN113286 Archive: Historic England. Undated. COMMONWEALTH CONFERENCE CENTRE, WOLLASTON. Historic England Archive. BF097313.
- <3> SNN113287 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Post-War Buildings (English Architecture: 1945-1975). Historic England Archive. VF000147.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 910 630 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOLLASTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1306003
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 6:09PM
