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Latitude: 51.4554 / 51°27'19"N
Longitude: -0.9689 / 0°58'8"W
OS Eastings: 471735
OS Northings: 173439
OS Grid: SU717734
Mapcode National: GBR QMF.FQ
Mapcode Global: VHDWT.5P35
Plus Code: 9C3XF24J+5C
Entry Name: 1 and 2, Market Place
Listing Date: 14 December 1978
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1156257
English Heritage Legacy ID: 39071
ID on this website: 101156257
Location: Reading, Berkshire, RG1
County: Reading
Electoral Ward/Division: Abbey
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Reading
Traditional County: Berkshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Berkshire
Church of England Parish: Reading St Mary the Virgin
Church of England Diocese: Oxford
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MARKET PLACE
1.
5128
(East Side)
Nos 1 and 2
SU 7173 SE 3/531
II GV
2.
Probably 1870s. Rubbed brick classical. 5 bays. Dividing Doric pilasters
with reed-fluted pilasters over ground floor. 3 storeys with pedimented feature
to attic in 2nd bay from left. Moulded and carved modillion cornice, interrupted
by shaped pediment over 2nd floor windows of feature bay. Slate roof. Plate
glass sash windows, 3 tripartite, feature bay has paired windows. Moulded
architraves and enriched entablature on 1st floor. Cast iron parapet rails
with semi-circular capped dies. Lunette to feature bay with reed-fluted bracket
pilasters. Stone faced ground floor with rustic piers between bays. Large
entrance to left in pink and grey polished granite, Segmental pediment, carved
tympanum, bracket-pilasters with reed fluted tops. Arched fanlight over modern
door. Arched through passage to right with wrought iron guille to upper part
carrying "Lloyds Bank Chambers" in gilt letters. Interior has 4 bay classical
(circa 1930s) banking hall with 3 Rain beams on central row of piers.
Listing NGR: SU7173573439
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