Survey Data
Reg No
50011173
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical
Previous Name
Linen Hall
Original Use
Arch
In Use As
Arch
Date
1780 - 1785
Coordinates
315217, 234852
Date Recorded
02/12/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Round-headed arch, built c.1781, opening from DIT Faculty of Engineering to Yarnhall Street and Henrietta Place. Cut granite walling with rectangular fascia and with moulded surround to top. Granite Tuscan columns on square plinth bases having square capitals with blocking course having round bosses supporting moulded dentillated granite projecting cornice. Rusticated gauged granite voussoirs to arch, moulded bust to keystone. Roughcast rendered wall to rear of arch. Double-leaf cast-iron gate with decorative upper part. Granite wheel-guards flanking entrance.
Appraisal
This well-executed carriage arch, designed by Thomas Cooley, provides an interesting architectural and artistic element on the streetscape. It was formerly the entrance to the City Linenhall and Yarnhall, built for the storage of yarn and linen in the city.