78, Towngate is a Grade II listed building in the South Ribble local planning authority area, England. First listed on 22 August 1977. Constabulary station, club. 3 related planning applications.

78, Towngate

WRENN ID
rooted-facade-ebony
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
South Ribble
Country
England
Date first listed
22 August 1977
Type
Constabulary station, club
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SD 52SW LEYLAND TOWNGATE

8/50 No. 78, 22.8.1977 - II

Constabulary Station, probably mid C19, subsequently library, now club. Red brick in Flemish bond, with low stone plinth and ashlar dressings, hipped slate roof. L-shaped plan, 4 bays. Two storeys; rusticated quoins to outer corners, flush quoins to centre 2 bays which break forward slightly, are linked at ground floor by a Tuscan pilastrade with frieze lettered CONSTABULARY STATION, and have panelled double doors in the left side and a window with panelled stone apron in the right side; recessed iron footscrapers each side of door; all windows sashed with glazing bars. Right return wall has similar windows and 2 doors. Interior contains contemporary lock-up.

Listing NGR: SD5404921838

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