Portland Place, Bath
| Portland Place | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Bath, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°23′22″N 2°21′51″W / 51.38944°N 2.36417°WCoordinates: 51°23′22″N 2°21′51″W / 51.38944°N 2.36417°W |
| Built | 1786 |
| Architectural style(s) | Georgian |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name: Numbers 1 to 10 | |
| Designated | 12 June, 1950[1] |
| Reference no. | 443302 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name: Pavement fronting numbers 1 to 10 | |
| Designated | 11 August, 1972[2] |
| Reference no. | 443303 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name: Number 13 to 16 | |
| Designated | 11 August, 1972[3] |
| Reference no. | 443304 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name: Numbers 17 to 20 | |
| Designated | 11 August, 1972[4] |
| Reference no. | 443305 |
  Location of Portland Place in Somerset | |
Portland Place in Bath, Somerset, England was built around 1786 and many of the houses have been designated as listed buildings.
Numbers 1 to 10 including numbers 4 and 5 which were used as Hermitage House School are Grade I listed,[1] as is the high pavement in front of them. In the centre of the steps is a double ramp which was built to enable easier access for sedan chairs.[2]
Numbers 13 to 16 are Grade II listed.[3] Numbers 17 to 20 follow a similar style and are also Grade II listed. Numbers 17 and 20 have Roman Doric doorcases with pediments.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Numbers 1 to 10". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
- 1 2 "High pavement fronting Nos 1 to 10". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
- 1 2 "Number 13 to 16". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
- 1 2 "Numbers 17 to 20". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
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