Lincoln Crown Court
Lincoln Crown Court is a judicial facility in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. It is located on the western side of the grounds of Lincoln Castle and is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Lincoln Crown Court | |
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| Location | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Coordinates | 53.2351°N 0.5416°W |
| Built | 1823 |
| Architect | Sir Robert Smirke |
| Architectural style(s) | Gothic style |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name: Assize Courts | |
| Designated | 8 October 1953 |
| Reference no. | 1388488 |
  Location of Lincoln Crown Court in Lincolnshire | |
History
The building, which was designed by Sir Robert Smirke in the Gothic style, was completed in 1823.[1] It was originally used as a facility for dispensing justice but, following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1888, which established county councils in every county, it also became the meeting place of Lindsey County Council.[2] After the County Council moved to County Offices, Lincoln in 1932,[3] the building was retained for the assize courts and, since 1972, for the Crown Court.[1]
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References
- Historic England. "Assize Courts, Lincoln (1388488)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- "Local Government Act 1888". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- Antram, N. (revised); Pevsner, N. & Harris, J., (1989), The Buildings of England: Lincolnshire, Penguin Books; reissued by Yale University Press, p. 504.
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