Description

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 02/11/2011

SK 0933 1/95
1756

MARKET STREET
No 1

II

Dated 1893. A well-detailed building in French Renaissance manner. Ashlar;
3 storeys and attic. The elevation to Market Place has a mullioned and transomed
window 4 lights wide and richly moulded pilasters to sides, varied at each
stage, and terminating as obelisk finials above a modillion cornice surmounted
by a gable enclosing a 3-light mullioned window with relief cartouche at
apex and finial; 3-light bay window projects on return angle, tiered over
2nd and 3rd storeys and carried above cornice as an octagonal turret with
angle pilasters, arched lights and a dentilled cornice surmounted by a cupola
and wind vane; carved relief frieze overall with scrolls and cherubs' and
serpents' heads and date 1893. Recessed moulded wood doorcase at return
angle with rectangular fanlight. Shop window within a 4-centred arch with
moulded keyblock has carved panels within spandrels.

Listing NGR: SK0922733367

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26655215

External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.

Recommended Books

• 
  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
• 
  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
• 
  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
• 
  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
• 
  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
• 
  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)