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Latitude: 52.0562 / 52°3'22"N
Longitude: -2.7125 / 2°42'45"W
OS Eastings: 351241
OS Northings: 239996
OS Grid: SO512399
Mapcode National: GBR FL.DMSB
Mapcode Global: VH85N.XLV2
Plus Code: 9C4V374P+FX
Entry Name: Shire Hall
Listing Date: 10 June 1952
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1297425
English Heritage Legacy ID: 372484
Also known as: Hereford Shirehall
ID on this website: 101297425
Location: Portfields, County of Herefordshire, HR1
County: County of Herefordshire
Civil Parish: Hereford
Built-Up Area: Hereford
Traditional County: Herefordshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Herefordshire
Church of England Parish: St Peter with St Owen and St James, Hereford
Church of England Diocese: Hereford
Tagged with: Administrative building
HEREFORD
SO5139NW ST PETER'S SQUARE
683-1/7/298 (East side)
10/06/52 Shire Hall
GV II*
Shire Hall. c1815-17, with mid C19 extensions. By Sir Robert
Smirke. Ashlar sandstone; brick; slate roof; various brick
stacks. In neo-Classical style. Giant Doric hexastyle portico;
moulded pediment with triglyphs; 3 double doors within.
Symmetrical wings, with single 6/6 sashes in moulded stone
architraves; moulded bands and pediments. Wings: simplified
bands and cornice continue the portico entablature. INTERIOR:
an imposing interior, with many ornamental features.
Staircase: straight flight. Lobby: ornamental plasterwork;
domed amphitheatre with marble Corinthian columns. Great Hall:
ornamental plasterwork. Court rooms and retiring rooms: wood
panelling. Library: plasterwork ceiling. Grand Jury Room:
plasterwork ceiling; panelling; 6-panel doors with
entablatures; painted fireplace. Committee Room 1: late C19
wood fireplace. Committee Room 2: late C19 wood fireplace.
(Hereford Guide: 1827-: 57-59; Quarter Sessions Records).
Listing NGR: SO5124139996
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