GRECIAN VILLA (COUNTY FIRE OFFICE) - Cockermouth - List Entry

  • Description

    "Free-standing square villa of early C19, buff sandstone ashlar, with cornice band, moulded top cornice, plinth, and Tuscan end pilasters. 2 storeys. Front has recessed centre bay containing an entrance with 2 Ionic columns in antis, and a balustraded balcony and square piers to 1st floor window. A 3-light sash window on each floor at each side of entrance. Return sides have 4 windows on upper floor, and 2 below. Omit rear wing. Said to have fully detailed plaster cornices in interior. Good Greek Revival essay...."
  • Owner

    Historic England
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1372247
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 7 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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