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HSBC Bank on Highgate between Yard 62 Highgate and Collin Croft. LA9 4TF

Description

Originally constructed in 1834 by George Webster for the Bank of Westmorland. Lion put in position in 1840. Altered internally in 1912. Railings and steps rebuilt in 1923 and 1966. Ashlar on rough-dressed plinth. 1st floor sill band interrupted by pilasters to 3 central bays which carry entablature (With banks name) surmounted by life‐size sculpture of recumbent lion on plinth with scrolled supporters. Eaves cornice and blocking course. Graduated slate roof with corniced stepped, stone end chimneys. 2 storeys, 5 bays (1:3:1). Central panelled door and rectangular fanlight in pedimented architrave approached by steps, panelled to front, on either side. Sashes with glazing bars. In outer bays, ground-floor sashes have shouldered Egyptian architraves; 1st floor sashes have architraves with bracketed cornices.

Planning Applications

SL/2018/0186 - Description: Internal and external works to roof and upper floors to remediate damage cause by water ingress