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Halton Vicarage

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Halton Vicarage
Halton Vicarage
Coordinates53°19′55″N 2°41′44″W / 53.3320°N 2.6956°W / 53.3320; -2.6956
OS grid referenceSJ 539 819
Built1739; 285 years ago (1739)
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated20 October 1952
Reference no.1320399
Halton Vicarage is located in Cheshire
Halton Vicarage
Location in Cheshire

Halton Vicarage is in Castle Road, Halton in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[1]

The vicarage was built in 1739 by Sir John Chesshyre for the incumbent of St Mary's Church.[2] It is built in sandstone with a slate roof and has rusticated quoins. It has five bays, the central of which is flanked by giant pilasters. The porch is supported by Doric columns. The eaves cornice has a solid parapet with a pedimented centre.[1] Over the door are Sir John's coat of arms.[2]

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  1. ^ a b Historic England, "The Vicarage, Halton (1320399)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 12 August 2012
  2. ^ a b Starkey, H. F. (1990), Old Runcorn, Halton Borough Council, p. 80


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