Lerwick Town Hall

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Lerwick Town Hall is a historic civic building and landmark in Lerwick, Shetland, known for its distinctive architecture and role as a center of local government and community events.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic building
landmark
municipal building
town hall
architecturalStyle Gothic Revival architecture
Victorian Gothic
category public building in Lerwick
constructionStart 1882
constructionTechnique masonry
coordinateLocation 60.154°N 1.145°W
country Scotland
elevationAboveSeaLevel approximately 40 metres
floorCount 3
function ceremonial venue
meeting place for council
hasArchitecturalType civic building
hasCivicRole hosting official receptions
hosting public meetings
hasPart clock tower
council chamber
public hall
stained glass windows
hasView Lerwick harbour NERFINISHED
heritageDesignation Category A listed building
heritageDesignationDate 20th century
heritageRegister Historic Environment Scotland NERFINISHED
heritageStatus protected building
inception 1883
isPartOf Lerwick conservation area NERFINISHED
locatedIn Lerwick NERFINISHED
Shetland NERFINISHED
Shetland Islands NERFINISHED
United Kingdom
locatedOnStreet Hillhead NERFINISHED
materialUsed sandstone
notableFeature ornate stained glass depicting local history
prominent clock tower visible from harbour
openToPublic yes
operator Shetland Islands Council NERFINISHED
ownedBy Shetland Islands Council NERFINISHED
region Northern Isles NERFINISHED
roofFeature steep pitched roof
significantFor architectural heritage of Shetland
civic identity of Lerwick
touristAttraction yes
use community events venue
seat of local government
venue for civic events

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Lerwick hasInstitution Lerwick Town Hall