The Former Masonic Hall

Former Masonic Hall, painted stucco or Bath stone front, rubble stone sides. Two storeys , three bays set within a giant Corinthian six-column portico with the columns spaced to leave a wider centre gap. Full entablature with modillion cornice and pediment, the entablature and cornice continued for a short length each side of the portico and the outer angles with stucco quoins. The first floor within the portico has three 4-pane sash windows in moulded architraves and the ground floor a door, a wider double doors and a 4-pane window, all with cornices on console brackets. The doors are modern, with plain overlights. The portico is raised on flight of four broad cemented steps. Basement steps to right and iron spearhead rails and iron gatepiers. Windowless rubble stone side wall to Salutation Square. Slate-hung rear gable over rendered lean-to.

Interior much altered. Main hall has a ceiling with plain roundel, moulded ceiling border and cornice. Gallery at N end has been altered but iron rail may be reused. Some wall pilasters.