The Athenaeum is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 31 March 1978. Cultural institution. 1 related planning application.

The Athenaeum

WRENN ID
old-jade-marsh
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Wiltshire
Country
England
Date first listed
31 March 1978
Type
Cultural institution
Source
Historic England listing

Description

WARMINSTER HIGH STREET 1. 5411 (North Side) The Athenaeum ST 8745 SW 6/237

II GV

  1. 1856 by W.J.Stent (local architect). 2 1/2 storeys, Jacobean style. Ashlar with slate roof. 3 gables to front, central shaped and pointed gable with scrollwork below and pinnacle at top; flanking shaped gables - all 3 with keyed occuli. 3 bay front, slight break to outer bays (which have cornices). 2 storey angled bay in centre with pierced balcony over cornice. On 1st floor mullion and transom windows, 2 lights to outer, 5 to centre bays. Ground floor has Ionic doorpieces to outer bays with scrollwork over panelled friezes and cornices. Round headed doorways, approached by steps, with head keys and glazed overlights, the Ionic pilasters rest on panelled bases. Centre bay now altered as main entrance with projecting canopy. Angled return to the Close of 3 bays and a further 6 bay continuation after an angle (Circa 1900).

Listing NGR: ST8736045147

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