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Latitude: 51.0116 / 51°0'41"N
Longitude: -3.1073 / 3°6'26"W
OS Eastings: 322418
OS Northings: 124158
OS Grid: ST224241
Mapcode National: GBR M1.JDMN
Mapcode Global: FRA 46CF.Z40
Plus Code: 9C3R2V6V+J3
Entry Name: Somerset and Bath Constabulary Headquarters
Listing Date: 4 July 1975
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1344739
English Heritage Legacy ID: 269865
ID on this website: 101344739
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1
County: Somerset
District: Somerset West and Taunton
Electoral Ward/Division: Taunton Manor and Wilton
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Taunton
Traditional County: Somerset
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset
Tagged with: Architectural structure
SHUTTERN
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5365
(South Side)
Somerset and Bath
Constabulary Headquarters
ST 2224 SW 10/343
II GV
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The former County Gaol in the grounds to rear of Police Station. The gaol was
originally built in 1754 and enlarged in 1815 and 1843. Very long 3 storey range
with higher polygonal tower attached to rear. The third wing of the T-shaped building
has now been demolished. Red rubble walls with ashlar window dressings. Slate
roofs. Gable end parapets with kneelers. Polygonal cap to tower with deep eaves.
Sash windows to left with glazing bars under stone voussoir lintels (mostly cambered).
Shorter windows to right. Gable end to west has 3 tall round headed windows with
stone and brick surrounds. Side walls of polygonal tower have 4 light windows
with stone mullions and sill band.
Somerset and Bath Constabulary Headquarters and Block 'B' to south-east form a group.
Listing NGR: ST2241824158
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