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Public Library

A Grade II Listed Building in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.915 / 51°54'54"N

Longitude: -0.6591 / 0°39'32"W

OS Eastings: 492327

OS Northings: 224903

OS Grid: SP923249

Mapcode National: GBR F33.VKG

Mapcode Global: VHFR9.J4F8

Plus Code: 9C3XW88R+29

Entry Name: Public Library

Listing Date: 1 May 1975

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1321416

English Heritage Legacy ID: 35658

Also known as: Leighton Institute

ID on this website: 101321416

Location: Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7

County: Central Bedfordshire

Civil Parish: Leighton-Linslade

Built-Up Area: Leighton Buzzard

Traditional County: Bedfordshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Bedfordshire

Church of England Parish: Leighton Buzzard

Church of England Diocese: St.Albans

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Description


LAKE STREET
1.
5125
(West Side)
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Public Library

SP 9224 NW 2/226

II GV


2.
Formerly the Leighton Institute. Date 1845 on Neoclassical stucco pedimented
front with tetrastyle Greek Ionic pseudo portia. Welsh slated roof. Single
storey on plinth. 3 sash windows with glazing bars, pair of 6 panelled doors.

Nos 26 to 30 (even) form a group with the Public Library.


Listing NGR: SP9232724903

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