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Somerset College of Art

A Grade II Listed Building in Taunton, Somerset

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.0144 / 51°0'51"N

Longitude: -3.1049 / 3°6'17"W

OS Eastings: 322588

OS Northings: 124472

OS Grid: ST225244

Mapcode National: GBR M1.J77N

Mapcode Global: FRA 46DF.D7N

Plus Code: 9C3R2V7W+Q2

Entry Name: Somerset College of Art

Listing Date: 4 July 1975

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1060040

English Heritage Legacy ID: 269669

ID on this website: 101060040

Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1

County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Electoral Ward/Division: Taunton Manor and Wilton

Parish: Taunton

Built-Up Area: Taunton

Traditional County: Somerset

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset

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Description


1. CORPORATION STREET 5365 (South Side) Somerset College of Art ST 2224 SE 11/192

II GV

2. Dated 1905. By C Samson and A B Cottam. Imposing neo-Classical building of 2 storeys and basement, Ashlar with rusticated plinth. Central triangular pediment with cartouche, artistic putti and elaborate foliation rises above dentil eaves cornice and balustered parapet, Ionic pilasters divide front which has recessed central section flanked by Ionic columns. 2nd (mezzanine) floor has semi-circular windows with keystones and aprons. Ground floor windows have architrave surrounds, Semi-circular basement openings. 5 windows with large metal frames.

All the listed buildings (except No 34 and the Dragon Book Shop and Wall) in Bath Place and Corporation Street form a group.

Listing NGR: ST2258824472

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