Market Building, Penzance, Grade I listed building in Penzance, England
The Market Building stands at the top of Market Jew Street with a prominent lead-covered dome crowned by an octagonal lantern visible throughout Penzance.
Construction of the Market Building began on July 11, 1836, following an architectural competition won by Bristol architect William Harris, with inauguration on June 28, 1838.
The eastern facade features four ionic columns with a tetrastyle portico, overlooking a statue of Humphry Davy erected in 1872 as a tribute to local heritage.
The building houses multiple spaces across three floors, including a food hall with retail pods, a restaurant with panoramic views, and town council offices.
The structure contains the largest clock in Western England, manufactured by Thomas Hale & Sons, with quarter-chiming mechanisms installed during its Victorian construction period.
Location: Penzance
GPS coordinates: 50.11879,-5.53673
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:17
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