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Latitude: 53.4699 / 53°28'11"N
Longitude: -2.2377 / 2°14'15"W
OS Eastings: 384319
OS Northings: 397041
OS Grid: SJ843970
Mapcode National: GBR DLM.44
Mapcode Global: WHB9N.L1NR
Plus Code: 9C5VFQ96+WW
Entry Name: Former Town Hall Facade to Mabel Tylecote Building, Manchester Metropolitan University
Listing Date: 25 February 1952
Last Amended: 6 June 1994
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1283062
English Heritage Legacy ID: 387972
ID on this website: 101283062
Location: University, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15
County: Manchester
Electoral Ward/Division: Ardwick
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Manchester
Traditional County: Lancashire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater Manchester
Church of England Parish: Hulme The Ascension
Church of England Diocese: Manchester
Tagged with: University building
SJ 8497, 698-1/20/589,
MANCHESTER,
CAVENDISH STREET (South side),
Chorlton-On-Medlock,
Former town facade to Mabel Tylecote Building, Manchester Metropolitan University
25/02/52
GV
II
(Formerly Listed as Manchester Polytechnic Refectory)
(Formerly Listed as Chorlton Town hall)
Town hall, facade to Polytechnic Refectory at the time of listing.
1830-1, by Richard Lane; recently demolished and rebuilt except the
facade. Sandstone ashlar. Greek Revival style. Two storeys,
1:2:3:2:1 bays, symmetrical, with outer bays breaking forwards
very slightly and 3-bay portico to the centre, channelled
rustication to ground floor, pilasters to the end bays,
entablature with plain frieze, cornice and parapet. Tetrastyle
portico of fluted Doric columns with four paterae on the frieze,
mounted on a base of three steps; central doorway with moulded
architrave, panelled double doors, and rectangular 2-pane
overlight; smaller doorways to the 2nd and 8th bays, in
similar style; 12-pane sashed windows to both floors with
plain reveals. Forms group with the former Manchester Polytechnic School
of Art to the right (q.v.).
Listing NGR: SJ8431997041
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