Building record MDR16366 - Old Police Station, Matlock Road, Belper
Type and Period (1)
- POLICE STATION (Victorian - 1848 AD to 1848 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1335293: OLD POLICE STATION
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
Grade II listed police station built by Strutts in 1848. One of the earliest police stations in the country, it is built of ashlar with quoins, wide eaves and a hipped slate roof. The building has off centre chimneys linked by an arch over a ridge and two storeys with three windows each (but with the northern bay recessed). There is a stone doorcase with quoins and the rear cell wing remains. The police station is In a prominent position opposite the Strutt Mills. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. NHLE No. 1335293.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3464 4801 (21m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM