Canning Terrace Explained

Canning Terrace
Coordinates:52.9563°N -1.1622°W
Location:Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Built:1837-1840
Restored:1985
Architect:Samuel Sutton Rawlinson
Designation1:Grade II Listed Building

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

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]

Notes and References

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