Description

SU 63 6451 (part) BASINGSTOKE LONDON STREET

3/28

3.5.49 Nos 29, 31, 33, 35,
37, 39, 40 and 41
(Deanes Almshouses)

- II*

Note: the irregular rear elevations from the Red Lion PH to No 36a contain many
original features Endowed as homes for 8 poor widows by Sir James Deane in 1607,
and still used for that purpose. A symmetrical facade of 1 storey with attic,
8 windows. Stoop tile roof, with 4 tall shafted stacks, 6 hipped roof dormers
enclosing 3-light easements (with all at eaves level). Painted brick walling in
English bond, plinth, 4-light ground floor casements in heavy frames. Coupled
doors with heavy wooden frames. The feature of the building is a gabled centre
containing in its upper part between 2 windows a panel with heraldic device in
relief, topped by a cornice and with a moulded base, all above a lettered panel,
referring to the foundation by James Deane in 1608. Modern outshot and dormers at
the rear.

Listing NGR: SU6398851840

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17532757

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Recommended Books

• 
  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas