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Morrab Library (Former Morrab House)

A Grade II Listed Building in Penzance, Cornwall

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Latitude: 50.1163 / 50°6'58"N

Longitude: -5.5378 / 5°32'16"W

OS Eastings: 147185

OS Northings: 30014

OS Grid: SW471300

Mapcode National: GBR DXQC.L6D

Mapcode Global: VH05H.YBRQ

Plus Code: 9C2P4F86+GV

Entry Name: Morrab Library (Former Morrab House)

Listing Date: 7 February 1974

Last Amended: 25 June 1974

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1221082

English Heritage Legacy ID: 69523

Also known as: The Morrab Library
Penzance Library

ID on this website: 101221082

Location: Penzance, Cornwall, TR18

County: Cornwall

Civil Parish: Penzance

Built-Up Area: Penzance

Traditional County: Cornwall

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cornwall

Church of England Parish: Penzance St Mary the Virgin with St Paul

Church of England Diocese: Truro

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This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/06/2018

SW 4730
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PENZANCE
MORRAB GARDENS
Morrab Library (Former Morrab House)

(Formerly listed as Penzance Library, previously listed as Library)

II
Stucco house built 1841 for Samuel Pidwell. Cornice and parapet. Panelled end pilasters. Two storeys. Four windows, centre two break forward, recessed architraves. Sashes with glazing bars. Open granite porch off centre, Tuscan columns and entablature. South elevation two storeys, four windows.

Listing NGR: SW4718530014

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