Description

CLAYPORT STREET
1.
5330
(South Side)
No 1
(The Old Post Office)
NU 1815 SE 1/42
II* GV
Early C19. Two storeys, attic and basement. 1+3+1 windows. Ashlar. Central
3 bays break forward slightly with pediment over. Moulded eaves cornice; slate
roof with coped verges, only left hand kneeler left. One original brick chimney
on ridge and a more recent one behind pediment. Two small lights in pediment.
Other windows glazing bar sashes with moulded architraves; alternate triangular
and segmental pediments on 1st floor, flat pediments on ground floor where 2 right
hand windows have plate glass lower sashes. Large projecting pedimented portico
with doric columns, approached by steps, in centre; 6 panel door. Large semi-circular
archway to left to cobbled passage with double doors. Raised window surrounds
at rear.

Listing NGR: NU1859313231

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17545835

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2