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1498 PENZANCE MARKET PLACE
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SW 4730 5/59 29.7.50.
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1837. Architect Harris of Bristol. Large building of granite
ashlar. 2 storeys. Crowned by lead-covered dome and octagonal
lantern, the drum with alternating twin Tuscan columns and
semi-circular headed windows, and entablature with heavy cornice.
North and south elevations 9 windows, ground floor semi-circular
heads, flat pilasters, 3 bay beneath dome pedimented.East end,
tall Ionic tetrastyle facade. West end, central pedimented
entrance, curved corner bays set back with giant engaged columns,
entablature, raised pediment at centre with clock.(2)
The major part of the building, of two storeys, and surmounted by a
dome, is occupied by a bank. The eastern part of the building is stillused as a market, occupying an entirely sealed off ground floor,
apparently leased off and managed by several stall holders. (3)
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