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Chirk Part 1 of 2 - PDF format 2.8Mb - Wrexham County Borough ...

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Sub-Area 2: Holyhead Road SouthImportant Features: linear development pattern; intimacy, created by development proximity toroad, density <strong>of</strong> development, plot size, modestscale and massing, low ro<strong>of</strong> lines, and theintroduction <strong>of</strong> small front gardens;On the north side <strong>of</strong> the Colliery Road junction is apair <strong>of</strong> semi detached houses. They were likely tohave been built at the same time but differentwindow design has created an Edwardian andVictorian appearance respectively. Originally, thewindows were cast iron and multi paned, and theseshould be reinstated where appropriate. Small frontgardens s<strong>of</strong>ten their setting. Originally they werecottages, but today they form solicitor's <strong>of</strong>fices(identified by an attractive brass plaque to the door)and a former post <strong>of</strong>fice. Semi-octagonal baywindows enhance a townscape rhythm establishedby the buildings in Holyhead Road north. Lean-toopen porches create a similar townscape patternwith verandas to Hand Terrace to its south.Former Post Officeand Solicitorsdiverse, yet complementary historicarchitectural styles, principally Picturesque andEdwardian;the Hand Terrace, which provides a focal point;andvegetation to building curtilages and avenues<strong>of</strong> trees to public areas.The character <strong>of</strong> this sub-area is linear in pattern,yet more intimate than Holyhead Road north.Buildings are still two storey, but set closer to theroad, with a fairly uniform building line to a modestscale and massing. Low ro<strong>of</strong>lines <strong>of</strong> slate and theintroduction <strong>of</strong> small front gardens complement this.Space between buildings is greatly diminished andthe density <strong>of</strong> development increased.Cottages, the now former Post Office and Solicitors before alteration21

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