Hyam, A. (2021). A Heritage Impact Assessment at Knighton Street Outpatients Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). https://doi.org/10.5284/1101628. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 A Heritage Impact Assessment at Knighton Street Outpatients Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary
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Series:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 A Heritage Impact Assessment was undertaken at the Knighton Street Outpatients Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary. The work was commissioned by University Hospitals Leicester from University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) in advance of the proposed demolition of the building as part of a major redevelopment of the site.The two storey building is not listed or locally listed but has formed a prominent structure within the heart of the hospital site throughout the 20th century. The building was built as the outpatients’ department and underwent a number of significant extensions in the first half of the century. Most of the original fixtures and fittings have been removed and the building is now in use as offices, laboratories and teaching rooms. Despite being thoroughly modernised there are some features worthy of retention such as bronze plaques commemorating donations towards extensions. Another plaque marks the opening of an education centre. Also noteworthy is a delicate weather vane set on the top of the original building. Elsewhere in the building some original doors and door fittings have survived as have a number of wrought iron grilles. Another feature which, if not recovered, could be studied further is a decorative tile frieze within the main hall. The frieze is complete but is currently hidden behind layers of paint. The two storey building is not listed or locally listed but has formed a prominent structure within the heart of the hospital site throughout the 20th century. The building was built as the outpatients’ department and underwent a number of significant extensions in the first half of the century. Most of the original fixtures and fittings have been removed and the building is now in use as offices, laboratories and teaching rooms. Despite being thoroughly modernised there are some features worthy of retention such as bronze plaques commemorating donations towards extensions. Another plaque marks the opening of an education centre. Also noteworthy is a delicate weather vane set on the top of the original building. Elsewhere in the building some original doors and door fittings have survived as have a number of wrought iron grilles. Another feature which, if not recovered, could be studied further is a decorative tile frieze within the main hall. The frieze is complete but is currently hidden behind layers of paint.
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Author:		 Andrew Hyam ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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Parish: Leicester, unparished area
County: Leicestershire
District: Leicester
Country: England
Grid Reference: 458734, 303544 (Easting, Northing)
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BUILDINGS RECORDING AND INVESTIGATION (Event)
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OASIS Id: universi1-502455
Report id: 2021-151
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Created Date:		 09 Jan 2023