Sandgate Library is a Grade II listed building in the Folkestone and Hythe local planning authority area, England. First listed on 19 December 1973. Library. 1 related planning application.

Sandgate Library

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Country
England
Date first listed
19 December 1973
Type
Library
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 5281 HIGH STREET (South Side) SANDGATE No 51 (Sandgate Library) TR 2035 SW 8/39 19.12.73. Library) II GV 2. Built in 1884. Custom built as a dual fire station and reading room. Now Sandgate Library. Late Cl9. 2 storeys applied timber-framing with pebble-dashed infill. Hipped tiled roof having left side square bell cote surmounted by a fishscale tiled spire. lst floor has left side Scottish baronial style bartizan with 3-light sash. Band of machicolation between ground and lst floors. The ground floor has a left side simple doorcase and a right side entrance designed to accommodate fire engines.

Nos 23 to 39 (odd) form a group with Cottage to rear of No 39, Nos 41 to 65 (odd) Including 43A, 45A, 55A and 6lA. (Nos 3l to 37 are buildings of local interest).

Listing NGR: TR2048035188

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