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

• Wikidata Q26479308

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