Survey Data
Reg No
20863016
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Previous Name
Victoria Barracks
Original Use
Guard house
In Use As
Office
Date
1850 - 1860
Coordinates
167993, 72917
Date Recorded
29/03/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay single-storey former guard house, dated 1855, now in use as offices. Hipped artificial roof with rendered chimneystack and replacement rainwater goods on timber eaves board. Squared rubble limestone to east elevation with limestone quoins and date plaque inscribed '1855'. Roughcast render to remaining elevations with limestone quoins. Square-headed window openings with limestone voussoirs to east elevation, limestone sills and replacement uPVC windows. Some windows blocked. Square-headed door opening to east elevation in dressed limestone block-and-start surround with limestone voussoirs, now blocked. Square-headed door opening to south elevation with moulded render surround and replacement door. Set within barracks complex.
Appraisal
A former guard house which is a noteworthy addition to the architectural heritage of Collins Barracks, forming part of a significant group with the other historic buildings on the site. The fine stone front elevation displays quality craftsmanship.