Cambridge University Press (Pitt Press) University Press, Cambridge
Description: Cambridge University Press (Pitt Press)
University Press
Grade: II
Date Listed: 26 April 1950
English Heritage Building ID: 47314
OS Grid Reference: TL4482058098
OS Grid Coordinates: 544820, 258098
Latitude/Longitude: 52.2021, 0.1177
Location: Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
Locality: Cambridge
Local Authority: Cambridge City Council
County: Cambridgeshire
Country: England
Postcode: CB2 1RB
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Listing Text
UNIVERSITY PRESS
1.
942
(Trumpington Street)
TL 4458 SE 6/310 26.4.50.
II
2.
Also known as the Pitt Press. 1831. By Edward Blore. In the Gothic style.
Ashlar faced, with a central tower rising above the flanking ranges. 3
storeys. 4-centred entrance archway with oriel window over; the hall has
a vaulted ceiling with moulded ribs. The wings, the fenestration and the
interior were all altered 1934-7 by Murray Easton, and the drip-moulds
were removed. Pinnacles and a pierced, embattled parapet, slate mansard
roof. (RCHM 22).
The University Press has group value with the surrouding buildings.
Listing NGR: TL4482058098
Source: English Heritage
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