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Hanover Terrace

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Hanover Terrace — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Looking north along Hanover Terrace, Regents Park - geograph.org.uk - 1407628

Andy F — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Hanover Terrace is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Hanover Terrace overlooks Regent's Park in City of Westminster, London, England. The terrace is a Grade I listed building.

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Background

History

It was designed by John Nash in 1822. It has a centre and two wing buildings, of the Doric order, the acroterion, above which statues and other sculptural decorations of terracotta are erected. The centre building is crowned by a well proportioned pediment, the tympanum of which is embellished with statues and figures. The style of architecture employed by the artist is Italian or Palladian. The capitals are well proportioned in design, and well executed, but the entablature is weak in profile for the height of the building. The stories of the mansions are lofty, and the domestic arrangement of the various rooms convenient. The situation of this terrace is near the northwestern extremity of…

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Coordinates
51.5280, -0.1631
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
NW8 7RG
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanover Terrace?
Hanover Terrace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW8 7RG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
Is Hanover Terrace a listed building?
Hanover Terrace is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
How do I get to Hanover Terrace?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NW8 7RG. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.