14 Railway Street
Location/Address
14 Railway Street, Altrincham WA14 2RE
Type
Description
A three-storey terraced building dating to the third quarter of the 19th century. It is built from hand-made Cheshire brick which is laid a Flemish brick bond. The roof is hipped cladded with blue slate and features external brick chimneys. The ground-floor windows are wide in shape to accommodate the businesses purpose, whereas the windows on the first and second floor are tall arched vertical sliding sash windows which have stone sills and polychrome brick headers. The entrance to the building is part meal, part clear glazed. Other architectural features include a first floor level cornice and fascia with traditional styled iron railings, blue or cream brick string-course. The building has a modern shop frontage and extra-security measures have been added. The design incorporates a splayed corner which addresses Regent Road. The building has an irregular form and
an asymmetrical composition.
Identified as a 'positive contributor' to the Stamford New Road Conservation Area.
Statement of Significance
None recorded
Date Listed
20 Jun 2023
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