The Court House

The Court House, built between 1724 and 1731 by Francis Smith, is a Grade I listed building located on Jury Street. This two-storey structure features a five-bay monumental facade made of ashlar stone with horizontal rustications. The main floor on the upper storey showcases a Doric order with pilasters at each bay and twin pilasters at the corners. It has an entablature and a parapet that was originally panelled but has since been restored with a balustrade.

In the central bay above the entrance, there is a semi-circular-headed niche that houses a figure of "Justice" created by Thomas Stayner, along with carved coats of arms positioned above and below it. A moulded string course runs along the first floor level. The lower storey features semi-circular-headed openings, with a central entrance that includes a six-panel door, a fanlight, and wrought iron gates.

The southwest elevation facing Castle Street continues the same design with three bays. However, the rear elevation is an incongruous 19th-century brickwork addition. The front and side of the building underwent external restoration in 1960. The ironwork was crafted by Thomas Paris and Benjamin King. The listed buildings on the south side of Jury Street form a group value context.