Conservatory

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SD31NW HESKETH PARK 664-1/1/37 Conservatory 20/06/94

II

Conservatory. Probably mid to later C19, originally at Brunswick Villa, Lord Street, but bought by Corporation and re-located in Hesketh Park in 1878; slightly altered. Cast-iron and glass on brick plinth with sandstone coping. Rectangular plan in the form of a nave with aisles at right-angles to the main axis, under a 3-span roof. EXTERIOR: single storey, with a facade of 3 unequal gabled bays, the centre much wider and higher than the outer bays. Symmetrical; coped plinth approx. 1m high, cast-iron columns, glazed walls and roof, and a single-pitched glazed canopy carried round. The glazing of the walls consists of a band of square panes at the base with 2 tiers of tall panes above; former central doorway has been replaced in matching style. The canopy, carried on large open-work brackets, has a moulded gutter with acroteria and scrolled cresting to the centre. Above the canopy the central element has a clerestory of oblong tilting casements; and all 3 gables have radiating glazing bars forming petal-shaped panes. Apex and ridge cresting to all 3 roofs. End walls similar, with doorway in left end; rear similar to front but with glazing painted white and no canopy. INTERIOR: not inspected.

Listing NGR: SD3479318141