2016

SX4754 : Plymouth Guildhall

taken 8 years ago, near to Plymouth, England

This is 1 of 79 images, with title Plymouth Guildhall in this square
Plymouth Guildhall
Plymouth Guildhall
Plymouth Guildhall

Commanding an imposing position on Royal Parade, Plymouth Guildhall is situated in the heart of the city at the crossroads of the city's modern shopping centre and the approach to the historic Plymouth Hoe and magnificent foreshore.
The Guildhall today is a versatile building in constant demand for a variety of functions from civic receptions and concerts to conferences and exhibitions. Local, regional and national societies are also regular hirers of the Guildhall for their events. In addition, the Guildhall can be hired for private celebrations and wedding receptions.
Grade II listed. LinkExternal link

Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

Read more at Wikipedia LinkExternal link


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SX4754, 2434 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 13 February, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 24 June, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 4779 5440 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:22.1856N 4:8.5015W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 4774 5442
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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