Old County Hall, Truro
Appearance
Old County Hall | |
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Location | Truro, Cornwall |
Coordinates | 50°15′43″N 5°04′01″W / 50.2620°N 5.0669°W |
Built | 1890 |
Architect | T. B. Silcock |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Designated | 30 July 1993 |
Reference no. | 1282633 |
Old County Hall is a municipal facility at Station Road in Truro, Cornwall. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
History
Following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1888, which established county councils in every county, it became necessary to find a meeting place for Cornwall County Council.[2] The new building, which was designed by T. B. Silcock, was completed in 1890.[1] After the County Council moved to New County Hall at Treyew Road in 1966, the Old County Hall site continued to be used for the Cornwall Record Office.[3] The building was acquired by a developer in 2012 and subsequently converted for residential and leisure use.[4]
References
- ^ a b Historic England. "Old County Hall, Truro (1282633)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Local Government Act 1888". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ "Archives and Cornish Studies Service move to Kresen Kernow". Cornwall Council. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ "Homes are for sale at The Old County Hall in Truro with a hotel and spa also in the works". Cornwall Live. 8 October 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2019.