Facade, Cornhill Corn Exchange, Castle Centre, Grade II listed building in Banbury, England
The Cornhill Corn Exchange facade displays classical design with Corinthian pilasters supporting a portico topped by a substantial entablature. This structure marks the Castle Centre entrance and sits among over 100 retail spaces in Banbury's shopping complex.
The structure opened in 1857 as a competing facility to the Central Corn Exchange, shaping Victorian Banbury's commercial growth. Later conversion into a shopping centre reflected the town's shift away from agricultural trading.
The building shows how Banbury shifted from an agricultural trading hub to a modern shopping destination, with the classical facade now framing the entrance to contemporary retail spaces. The architecture connects farming heritage with present-day commercial use in a visible way.
The facade is located in the Market Place area of the Castle Quay Shopping Centre and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should know that nearby areas have many shops and can get quite busy during peak times.
A stone plaque on the facade marks the 1974 creation of the Castle Centre, showing how the historic structure was adapted for modern use. This marker connects the original grain trading purpose to its current role as a shopping destination.
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