Castle Chambers, Torquay
Introduction
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Castle Chambers, Torquay
Image: © Derek Harper Taken: 26 Jan 2008
This imposing Victorian limestone building on Higher Union Street, with a little octagonal turret, formerly housed the County Court offices. "1850 in origin, brought "up to date" 1892-93 ... Snecked local grey limestone with Bathstone and limestone ashlar dressings; gabled slate roofs." http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=390866&mode=adv It now has a variety of uses and occupants - there are flats, a language school, social organisations, and businesses.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.469388
Longitude
-3.534455
