Truro Crown Court

Truro Crown Court is a modern courthouse in the English town of Truro with an asymmetrical main frontage on Edward Street and a portico displaying the Royal coat of arms. The building contains four courtrooms and a central rotunda structure that serve daily criminal proceedings.

The courthouse was built between 1986 and 1988 on the former site of Truro Castle. It replaced a cattle market that had operated at that location since 1840.

The building received the RIBA Building of the Year award in 1988 for its modernist design by architects Eldred Evans and David Shalev. This recognition reflects how the structure was considered an important architectural achievement when it opened.

Visitors can enter the building through public corridors and view the open rotunda area accessible to the public. Access to the actual courtrooms requires special permission or relevant legal proceedings.

The building incorporates a distinctive circulation system around its rotunda, ensuring separate routes for judges, defendants, and the public. This thoughtful design prevents conflicts and allows organized use of spaces by different groups of people.

Location: Truro

GPS coordinates: 50.26550,-5.05660

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41