Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
20228
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
29/07/1998  
Date of Amendment
29/07/1998  
Name of Property
North Gate Piers to Chirk Town Council Offices  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Wrexham  
Community
Chirk  
Town
Wrexham  
Locality
Chirk  
Easting
329049  
Northing
338015  
Street Side
E  
Location
The Council Offices are opposite the recreation ground at the N end of Chirk. The paved forecourt has two entrances, one at each end of the frontage.  

Description


Broad Class
Civil  
Period
 

History
The Town Council Offices were built in 1902 by Grayson and Ould. The gate piers appear to be part of the original design.  

Exterior
The gate piers are of sandstone blocks, each course alternating in size, and rising to a monolithic capital which includes a cornice and swept pedestal to a ball finial. The iron gates are missing.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Included as part of the design of the Council Offices, and within the Conservation Area of Chirk.  

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