Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
26/01/1999
Date of Amendment
31/03/2000
Name of Property
Former Drill Hall
Address
58 Lower Dock Street
Unitary Authority
Newport
Location
Between Caroline Street and Cross Lane.
History
Late C19. Formerly drill hall, replacing earlier drill hall on site.
Exterior
Castellated drill hall. Three storeys. Grey-brown rubble with bathstone dressings (painted), hipped slate roof. Central arch (now glazed) flanked by turrets which run up to flank dormer with shaped gable and mullioned window; oriel window at second floor level. To each side, on 3 storeys, 3-light mullion and transom window. Ends have semi-circular castellated turrets; small windows which step upwards in L (stair) turret. Return to Caroline Street has 2 tall windows to front block; rear block of 2 windows with hipped slate roof. Similar return to Cross Lane, but front block has windows at 2 levels.
Reason for designation
Striking castellated building in conservation area.
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