Historic Bristol Corn Exchange added to Heritage At Risk register

Summarised from BristolLive's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:10 · Archive

Bristol's Grade I listed Corn Exchange, home to St Nick's indoor market, has been added to Historic England's Heritage At Risk register.

The Grade I listed Corn Exchange in Bristol city centre, which houses St Nick's indoor market, has been added to Historic England's Heritage At Risk register. Designed by architect John Wood the Elder and built between 1741 and 1743, the building was originally a merchants' meeting place with a central courtyard. In 1872, the courtyard was covered with a roof, creating the indoor market space seen today.

The addition to the register is due to repairs needed to keep the building in good condition. Bristol City Council has welcomed the move, with Cllr Andrew Brown saying the designation is 'a recognised route to securing the investment, expertise and support needed to safeguard nationally important buildings for future generations'. The council hopes the Heritage At Risk status will strengthen the case for investment to support the market and bring underutilised areas into regular use. St Nicholas Market is home to 62 independent indoor traders and up to 50 outdoor market traders. Major changes are being considered for the wider market, which could include late-night openings and a rooftop venue.

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• Historic landmark home to Bristol's much-loved indoor market is now 'at risk'The Grade I listed building dates back to the 1700sBristolLive · 5 Nov, 11:31

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