Canning Terrace

Canning Terrace was erected in 1837-1840 on Zion Hill at Canning Circus, Nottingham.[1]

Canning Terrace
LocationNottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Coordinates52°57′22.72″N 1°9′43.93″W
Built1837-1840
Restored1985
ArchitectSamuel Sutton Rawlinson
Listed Building – Grade II
Location of Canning Terrace in Nottinghamshire

History

It was built as a series of almshouses flanking the cemetery gatehouse, by the architect Samuel Sutton Rawlinson. It was named after George Canning, Prime Minister in 1827.[2]

Canning Terrace from the History and Antiquities of Nottingham by James Orange, 1840

References

  1. English Heritage Listing Information
  2. The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Nottinghamshire: London: 1979-: 243
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