Survey Data
Reg No
20908788
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Social
Previous Name
Fort Westmoreland originally Westmoreland Fort
Original Use
Barracks
Date
1820 - 1840
Coordinates
180550, 64629
Date Recorded
06/09/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Detached fifteen-bay two-storey former barracks, built c. 1830, having projecting central gabled breakfront and recent porch to front (west) elevation, flight of limestone steps with cast-iron railings and open work bellcote to pediment apex. Hipped corrugated-iron roofs with limestone eaves course. Pitched corrugated-iron roof to breakfront. Lined-and-ruled rendered walls having limestone quoins and sandstone string course. Square-headed openings with replacement uPVC windows. Round-headed openings having replacement uPVC windows. Clock to pediment having render hood moulding. Cast-iron veranda to rear (east) elevation.
Appraisal
Substantial, finely detailed building, its impressive scale is indicative of the strategic importance of Spike Island. It retains its original form, which is enhanced by the limestone dressings.