Building record MYO4045 - 79 Fulford Road, Pipkins Nursery

Summary

Colonnade which was originally built in 1834-5 and formed part of a piazza in front of the Theatre Royal. The colonnade was removed to 73 Fulford Road in 1897 and by 1988 had been incorporated into a workshop building. Nominated for inclusion on the local list of heritage assets.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 6083 5081 (9m by 10m)
Map sheet SE65SW
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

Formerly Pipkins Nursery, the stone arcade which stands along Fulford Road was once part of York Theatre Royal circa 1835. Believed to have been designed by architect John Harper, the three-stone arches formed part of a colonnade for the newly built York Theatre Royal. In 1879, the theatre underwent remodelling, removing much of the original fabric, which included the colonnade. The arches were salvaged by local merchant Isaac Poad to decorate the front of his new stable and coach house complex on Fulford Road. The arches are a unique element to the streetscape along Fulford Road.
York Civic Trust


York Archaeological Trust, 2018, 79 Main St BR (Unpublished document). SYO2144.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 2018. 79 Main St BR.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Dec 11 2024 1:15PM

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