Bathurst Courthouse
{{short description|Courthouse in Australia}}
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Bathurst Courthouse is a heritage-listed courthouse at Russell Street, Bathurst, in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. Constructed in the Federation Free Classical style based on original designs by Colonial Architect, James Barnet, the building structure was completed in 1880 under the supervision of Barnet's successor, Government Architect, Walter Liberty Vernon. The property is owned by Attorney General's Department (State Government). It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.{{cite NSW SHR|5001371|Bathurst Court House|hr=00790|fn=S95/00338/1|accessdate=2 June 2018}}
History
The current Bathurst Court House replaced three earlier Court House buildings, the last was demolished before 1880 to make way for the forecourt to the new Court House. Designed by the Colonial Architect James Barnet, the dominant central Court Block was built as part of an overall design which incorporated the former Post and Telegraph Office wings. In 1893 tenders were called by Government Architect Walter Liberty Vernon for the construction of the clock tower completed in 1900.
Description
The Bathurst Court House is constructed of local brick with sandstone detailing. The roofs are clad in copper sheeting. It is a grand and impressive building which comprises a central building flanked on either side by wing buildings. The central building is surmounted by an octagonal domed tower with turrets and has a two-storey pediment portico entrance. All of the rooms have external outlets into brick walled courtyards and a clerestory semi circular apse galleries on two sides.
The architectural style is Victorian free classical. The exterior consists of brick, stone and copper.
Heritage listing
The Bathurst Courthouse is one of the finest Victorian Court House buildings in New South Wales. Built as part of a precinct of Victorian public buildings, it is a landmark building prominently sited in the town centre of Bathurst. The building has a lengthy association with the provision of justice in the district.
Bathurst Courthouse was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
See also
{{stack|{{Portal|New South Wales}}}}
References
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= Bibliography =
- {{cite book|author=Godden Mackay Logan|date=2006|title=Bathurst Courthouse Conservation Management Plan}}
- {{cite book|author=Government Architect's Office|date=2005|title=Bathurst Hospital Conservation Management Plan}}
- {{cite book|author=Lester Firth & Associates|date=1986|title=Bathurst Courthouse Conservation Management Plan}}
- {{cite book|last=Watson|first=Matt|date=2016|title='A big spend is planned for CBD icon'}}
- {{cite book|last=Bairstow|first=Damaris|title=Study for NPWS}}
= Attribution =
{{NSW-SHR-CC-contains|name=Bathurst Court House|dno=5001371|id=00790|year=2018|accessdate=2 June 2018}}
Further reading
- {{Citation|last=Barker|first=Theo|year=1998|title=A history of Bathurst: From settlement to city 1862–1914|publisher=Crawford House Press in association with Bathurst City Council|isbn=1-86333-058-5}}
- {{Citation|last=Barker|first=Theo|year=1992|title=A history of Bathurst: The early settlement to 1862|publisher=Crawford House Press|isbn=1-86333-056-9}}
- {{Citation|editor=Greaves, Bernard|year=1976|title=The story of Bathurst|edition=3rd|publisher=Angus & Robertson|isbn=0-207-13363-8}}
External links
{{commons category|Bathurst Court House}}
- {{URL|https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/bathurst-court-house|Bathurst Court House}} at {{URL|https://www.service.nsw.gov.au|Service NSW}}
Category:Courthouses in New South Wales
Category:Government buildings completed in 1880
Category:1880 establishments in Australia
Category:James Barnet buildings
Category:Walter Liberty Vernon buildings
Category:Bathurst, New South Wales
Category:New South Wales State Heritage Register
Category:Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register