Public Library is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 17 April 1986. Library.

Public Library

WRENN ID
eternal-panel-rowan
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Wiltshire
Country
England
Date first listed
17 April 1986
Type
Library
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SU 08 NE 8/311

PURTON HIGH STREET (north side) Public Library

II

Workmen's Institute, now Library. 1879-80 for James Sadler. Squared coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings, slate roof. 3 storeys, 3 bays with gabled 3-storey front wing containing entrance and stair, and caretaker's dwelling attached to rear. Door in front wing under carved canopy or columns. Windows with cambered moulded heads and timber paned frames. Stair gable has quatrefoils with stone from former school house on site xxxxx by Miriam Stevens, M. STEVENS, 1779 and J.S. & A.M.S. 1879. Clock face in pediment. Right end has large ground floor bow window. Bell turret with timber balustrade and wind vane. Building occupies an important pivotal point in the centre of Purton.

Listing NGR: SU0934287751

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