2014

SP5106 : Oxford Town Hall

taken 10 years ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

This is 1 of 8 images, with title Oxford Town Hall in this square
Oxford Town Hall
Oxford Town Hall
Oxford Town Hall

This magnificent Victorian building plays a key role in the management, social and cultural life of residents and visitors to Oxford. it is also a versatile venue and home of the Museum of Oxford. The building opened in 1897.
Grade II* listed. LinkExternal link
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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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SP5106, 3715 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 22 February, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 26 June, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5137 0613 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.0910N 1:15.4349W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5135 0613
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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