The Court House is a Grade I listed building in the Warwick local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 January 1953. A 1724-31 Court house. 7 related planning applications.

The Court House

WRENN ID
crooked-spandrel-ash
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Warwick
Country
England
Date first listed
10 January 1953
Type
Court house
Period
1724-31
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 1781 JURY STREET (South Side) The Court House SP 2864 NW 1/118 10.1.53. I GV

  2. 1724-31 by Francis Smith, Ironwork by Thomas Paris and Benjamin Taylor. 2 storey 5-bay monumental ashlar facade with horizontal rustications. Main floor on upper storey has Doric order with pilasters to each bay, twin pilasters at quoins, entablature and parapet, formerly panelled, now restored with balustrade. In central bay over entrance a semi-circular-headed niche contains the figure of "Justice" by Thomas Stayner with carved coats of arms above and below. Moulded string course at first floor level. Lower storey has semi-circular-headed openings. Central entrance with 6-panel door, fanlight and wrought iron gates. South west elevation, to Castle Street, is of 3 bays in continuation of the same design. Incongruous rear elevation of C19 brickwork. External restoration of front and side, 1960. Ironwork by Thomas Paris and Benjamin King. VH, viii, 431-4.

All the listed buildings on the south side form a group.

Listing NGR: SP2825264863

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