Main Block Of The County Hall is a Grade II* listed building in the Lambeth local planning authority area, England. First listed on 19 October 1951. Government building. 123 related planning applications.

Main Block Of The County Hall

WRENN ID
crooked-bastion-sparrow
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Lambeth
Country
England
Date first listed
19 October 1951
Type
Government building
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. BELVEDERE ROAD SE1 5023 (west side) Main block of The County Hall TQ 3079 2/35 19.10.51

II*

  1. 1911-1933 by Ralph Knott. Long symmetrical main west elevation to river. Five storeys of Portland stone ashlar with a steep mansard roof with dark tiles and 2 tiers of dormers. Rusticated ground floor and end pavilions. Deep concave central section in segmental curve of 19 bays, windows framed in giant Ionic order. Attic stage above has round windows alternating with carved escutcheons. Varying classical window treatments. Dramatic emphasis provided by tall niches, at salient points, holding heroic size sculptured figures. Other elevations similar, but eastern (entrance) front simpler. South front has members' entrance though tall arch to high vaulted passage leading to inner courtyard.

Listing NGR: TQ3065979791

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