Monument record 15186 - Site of the Old Militia Barracks

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1890, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Warrington (Maps and Plans). SCH4536.

This map depicts an area labelled as the Old Militia Barracks. Located at the northern end of the site adjacent to Museum Street was a rectangular building with circular projections at each corner; possibly imitation towers. A range of buildings were located against the eastern limit of the site, directly adjacent to Winmarleigh Street. Further ranges were located along Wilson Patten Street and the western boundary of the site. The gate was located at the corner of Winmarleigh Street and Wilson Patten Street.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1850-1, Five-feet to the Mile Scale Town Plan of Warrington (Maps and Plans). SCH4485.

The works is not depicted on this map. The area appears to be undeveloped, possibly agricultural, land.

<3> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 1139432 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

The police ststion and courts were built on this site in 1899-1900.