Description

SE 11 SW MILL BANK ROAD
(Meltham)
2/34
Bank Buildings
27th October 1981 Nos. 1-34 inclusive

II

A large terrace of 34 dwellings Nos. 1-22 to the rear, and Nos. 23-34
to the front as underdwellings,with Tudor detailing. Circa 1860 for
Charles Brook (Jun.). Hammer dressed stone with ashlar dressings.
Pitched slate roof with gable copings and stone stacks. Three storeys
and attic to front, two storeys and attic to rear. Symmetrical
composition with gables to the centre, ends and at intermediate points
with gabled dormers between. Entrances are arched, ground, 2nd floor
and attic windows are 2-light, 1st floor windows are 3-light some with
transoms, all chamfered. Many mullions have been removed. The central
bay breaks forward and is gabled, with arched entrance to each side and
four storey ashlar canted bay with arched lights. Large plaque with
raised gothic letters reads: "Bank Buildings". Rear elevation is
similar with 2-light windows to ground floor and attic, and 3-light
windows to 1st floor detailed as before. The central bay breaks
forward with 1st and 2nd floor canted oriel bay with arched lights.

Listing NGR: SE1045410303

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26479308

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