Listed building or place reference: HE0315 Historic site reference Property 5 Road name Library Place Parish St. Helier LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Law / government building Statement of significance An early building with unique features for Jersey and a rare survival of an early 18th century building in the town. The building is also significant for being an early example of a public library, possibly the first in the British Isles. Context n/a External Description Terrace onto street, 3 storey, 3. bay. Front (north) elevation: Slate roof, single small box dormer in centre with a 4 pane (2/2) sash window. Rendered chimneys. Cast iron gutter with lion head mouldings. Cast iron hopper head on either side with the initials P F. Ground floor forms a granite plinth for the upper floors which are brick detailed with burnt headers. Granite quoins and string course between first and second floors. Second floor windows are 12 pane (4/8) sashes with an arched head and no horns. First floor windows are 16 pane (8/8) sashes with an arched head and no horns. Ground floor windows are 12 pane (4/8) sashes with an arched head and no horns, matchboard shutters. Double doors with 3 panels each in centre of elevation. Stone threshold step with iron mud scrapers cut into the granite on either side. Side (east) elevation: Gable end. Rendered stucco effect with granite quoins and string courses between each floor level. No openings. Internal Description Modern office fit out to first and second floors with a deep false ceiling on the first floor. Special interest Architectural,Historical For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size 2016-07-06 Schedule Listed Building Grade 1 744 KB Back to search results
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