Portland Square (Bristol) | historic town square, Grade I Listed (UK)

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 historic town square, Grade I Listed (UK)
Portland Square is a Grade I listed square in the St Paul's area of Bristol.

It was laid out in the early 18th century as one of Bristol's first suburbs. Built upon a flat area of ground its central focus of St. Paul's Church. Shortly after construction started a number of the builders involved in the project became bankrupt, leaving much of the Square unfinished.

A variety of Georgian architecture designed by Daniel Hague was designed for wealthy occupants, although some has since fallen into disrepair or been converted from residential occupation to offices. It is laid out around a central gardens. The gates and railings of which are a grade II listed building.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Square,_Bristol
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Coordinates:   51°27'39"N   2°35'8"W
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