Gloucester Shire Hall, Grade II listed administrative building in Westgate Street, Gloucester, England
The Gloucester Shire Hall presents a symmetrical frontage with a prominent portico supported by four Ionic columns and constructed from ashlar stone.
The building, designed by Sir Robert Smirke in Greek Revival style, was completed in 1816 and became the meeting place for Gloucestershire County Council in 1888.
The structure houses a grand court area where numerous legal proceedings have shaped the development of Gloucestershire's judicial system over two centuries.
The Shire Hall underwent extensive renovations in 2018 to implement energy-efficient systems and create open plan spaces for modern administrative requirements.
The architectural design draws direct inspiration from an ancient temple on the River Ilisos in Greece, built around 430 BC by Callicrates.
Location: Gloucester
GPS coordinates: 51.86646,-2.24860
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:29
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