1-15, The Crescent

The Crescent, numbers 1 to 15, is a significant example of terrace architecture dating from 1832 to 1833 and completed between 1856 and 1857. Designed by R H and Samuel Sharp of York, this section of the Crescent was built later than Belvoir Terrace. The symmetrical elevations are constructed of ashlar and replicate the design of Belvoir Terrace.

The terrace is four storeys high, with projecting six-bay angle blocks. The ground floor is characterised by horizontal rustication. A continuous stone balcony, supported by large brackets and featuring rich honeysuckle patterned cast iron railings, runs across the first floor. The upper levels are articulated by pilasters supporting an entablature. The roof is a low hipped slate covering. The houses between the angle blocks are each of three bays. They all feature glazing bar sash windows, with French windows on the first floor. Panelled doors, some of which have been altered, are set within stone architrave surrounds, each topped by a rectangular fanlight. The northeast front of number 1 boasts a five-bay design with a projecting, central Greek Doric porch, incorporating two columns and an entablature with a triglyph frieze. A four-bay plain stone extension is set to the right. There is a central garden area in front of the houses.

Numbers 1 to 15, The Crescent, along with numbers 1 to 7, Belvoir Terrace, together form a major architectural group.