The Citadel is a Grade II listed building in the Westminster local planning authority area, England. First listed on 1 December 1987. Bunker-fortress. 3 related planning applications.

The Citadel

WRENN ID
noble-gutter-root
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Westminster
Country
England
Date first listed
1 December 1987
Type
Bunker-fortress
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Citadel is a bunker-fortress and air raid shelter built in 1939, designed by the Ministry of Works with consultant W.A. Forsyth. It is constructed from reinforced concrete and features a facing of concrete with pebble and flint aggregate. The building has a flat roof and presents a massive Cubist fortress appearance. It stands three stories high with slightly battered walls and includes a watch tower above the parapet at the corner with the Mall. There is a terrace at the second floor level, which is flanked by machine gun turrets. The Citadel is also associated with the New Government Offices and the Second World War Cabinet Rooms in Whitehall.

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