Halton Vicarage
| Halton Vicarage | |
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Halton Vicarage | |
| Coordinates | 53°19′55″N 2°41′44″W / 53.3320°N 2.6956°WCoordinates: 53°19′55″N 2°41′44″W / 53.3320°N 2.6956°W |
| OS grid reference | SJ 539 819 |
| Built | 1739 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 20 October 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1320399 |
  Location in Cheshire | |
Halton Vicarage is in Castle Road, Halton, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[1]
The vicarage was built in 1739 by Sir John Chesshyre for the incumbent of St Mary's Church.[2] It is built in sandstone with a slate roof and has rusticated quoins. It has five bays, the central of which is flanked by giant pilasters. The porch is supported by Doric columns. The eaves cornice has a solid parapet with a pedimented centre.[1] Over the door are Sir John's coat of arms.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 Historic England, "The Vicarage, Halton (1320399)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 12 August 2012
- 1 2 Starkey, H. F. (1990), Old Runcorn, Halton Borough Council, p. 80
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