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Museum of Classical Archaeology Peterhouse, Arch in North Boundary Wall of the College

A Grade II Listed Building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.2009 / 52°12'3"N

Longitude: 0.1169 / 0°7'0"E

OS Eastings: 544770

OS Northings: 257959

OS Grid: TL447579

Mapcode National: GBR L79.SHD

Mapcode Global: VHHK2.ZY56

Plus Code: 9F426428+8Q

Entry Name: Museum of Classical Archaeology Peterhouse, Arch in North Boundary Wall of the College

Listing Date: 2 November 1972

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1126153

English Heritage Legacy ID: 47562

ID on this website: 101126153

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2

County: Cambridgeshire

District: Cambridge

Electoral Ward/Division: Market

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Cambridge

Traditional County: Cambridgeshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cambridgeshire

Church of England Parish: Cambridge St Mary the Less

Church of England Diocese: Ely

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Description


LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE
1.
942
(South Side)
Museum of Classical Archaeology
TL 4457 NE 9/556
II
2.
1883. By Basil Champneys. Ketton stone arcade with red brick filling 8 bays, the
entrance being in the last on the right. Plinth supporting plain Ionic half-columns
paired at either end; entablature with dentils, balustrade with vases on the columns
and an extra one over the door. The doorway has freestanding Ionic columns topped
by lions supporting arms, coat of arms in centre, double doors. Roof not visible.
In the South wall, facing onto Peterhouse is the remains of a C16 4-centred arch end
brick wall (RCHM Page 166).

The following notes should be added to the existing description:-

"Plain interior. Apparently converted from existing warehouses connected with the
port. Some features remain, cellars, timbered roof, entrance ramp, hoist etc.
A clever conversion for existing use".

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LITTLE ST MARY'S LANE
1.
942
(South Side)
Museum of Classical Archaeology
TL 4457 NE 9/556
II
2.
1883. By Basil Champneys. Ketton stone arcade with red brick filling.
8 bays, the entrance being in the last on the right. Plinth supporting
plain Ionic half-columns paired at either end; entablature with dentils,
balustrade with vases on the columns and an extra one over the door. The
doorway has freestanding Ionic columns topped by lions supporting arms,
coat of arms in centre, double doors. Roof not visible. In the South
wall, facing onto Peterhouse is the remains of a C16 4-centred arch and
brick wall (RCHM Page 166).


Listing NGR: TL4477057959

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