The Observatory is a Grade II listed building in the Cambridge local planning authority area, England. First listed on 26 April 1950. Observatory. 7 related planning applications.
The Observatory
- WRENN ID
- other-gable-martin
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Cambridge
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 26 April 1950
- Type
- Observatory
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Observatory, commenced in 1822 and designed by architect John Clement Mead, is a two-storey building constructed in the Neo-Greek style. It features ashlar stonework, with slate and lead roofs, and is built on a half H-shaped plan. The wings extend towards the north, and there is a projecting central tetrastyle portico of the Doric Order on the south entrance front. A small movable dome, covered in copper, sits at the center of the building. The structure is made of brick faced with Bath stone and has a granite plinth. Some original internal features remain.
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 7 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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