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Cambridge University Press (Pitt Press) University Press

A Grade II Listed Building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Latitude: 52.2021 / 52°12'7"N

Longitude: 0.1177 / 0°7'3"E

OS Eastings: 544820

OS Northings: 258098

OS Grid: TL448580

Mapcode National: GBR L79.SPF

Mapcode Global: VHHK3.0X38

Plus Code: 9F426429+R3

Entry Name: Cambridge University Press (Pitt Press) University Press

Listing Date: 26 April 1950

Last Amended: 2 November 1972

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1126282

English Heritage Legacy ID: 47314

Also known as: Pitt Building

ID on this website: 101126282

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 Botolph

Church of England Diocese: Ely

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Description


UNIVERSITY PRESS
1.
942
(Trumpington Street)
TL 4458 SE 6/310 26.4.50.
II
2.
Also known as the Pitt Press. 1831. By Edward Blore. In the Gothic style.
Ashlar faced, with a central tower rising above the flanking ranges. 3
storeys. 4-centred entrance archway with oriel window over; the hall has
a vaulted ceiling with moulded ribs. The wings, the fenestration and the
interior were all altered 1934-7 by Murray Easton, and the drip-moulds
were removed. Pinnacles and a pierced, embattled parapet, slate mansard
roof. (RCHM 22).
The University Press has group value with the surrouding buildings.


Listing NGR: TL4482058098

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