Building record 10789 - Parkers Buildings, late 19th century flats
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Summary
Parkers Buildings consists of a block of 30 flats built 1889 by John Douglas for the first Duke of Westminster. It is of common brick with Ruabon red brick dressings and blue brick diapering. Three storeys high with a three bay symmetrical front the sides are five flats long. The front has open stair with basket arch at each storey and a stone panel above the entrance inscribed "AN'O D'NI : PARKER'S BUILDINGS : 1889".
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Full Description
Parkers Buildings consists of a block of 30 flats built 1889 by John Douglas for the first Duke of Westminster. It is of common brick with Ruabon red brick dressings and blue brick diapering. Three storeys high with a three bay symmetrical front the sides are five flats long. The front has open stair with basket arch at each storey and a stone panel above the entrance inscribed "AN'O D'NI : PARKER'S BUILDINGS : 1889". (1)
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 469788 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 469788.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4102 6649 (22m by 95m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 1 2019 3:06PM