Barbican, The, City of London, England
Record Id: 6508
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Brief description of site
A group of public, communal and domestic gardens, courtyards and squares of 1962-1982 forming an integral part of a housing estate designed by Chamberlain Powell and Bon. The development covers about 15 hectares.
Brief history of site
This had been the site of late-19th century industrial warehouses. After being bombed in World War 2, the area was marked first for commercial use then for residential development. The first plans were drawn in 1956, revised in 1959 and work began in 1962/3.
Location information:
Address: The Barbican, SIlk Street, London Wall, London, EC2Y 8DS
Locality: City of London
Local Authorities:
Greater London; City of London
Historical County: Middlesex
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 176 | Grid Ref: | TQ324818 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.51961 | Longitude: | -0.09311986 |
Key information:
Form of site: designed urban space
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1962 to 1982
Main period of development: Late 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 15
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