Description

GODALMING HIGH STREET
SU 9743 NW
(north side)
13/129
Nos 68 and 70
GV
II

Former Little George Inn, now shop. C17, refronted probably early-mid C18;
altered later C19 and late C20. Red brick in Flemish bond and tile-hanging,
with traces of former timber-framing. Plain tile roof. 3 storeys, 2 bays;
2-storey bay to left and C20 rear extensions not of special interest. Late C20
shop front, not of special interest. Upper floors have corniced 2nd-floor
platband; giant end pilasters with moulded capitals and triglyphs above;
dentilled cornice; parapet with blue header bricks, end pilasters and cornice.
Windows have flat brick arches with moulded terracotta keystones, on 1st floor
with blind, C20, fixed 12-pane windows, on 2nd floor with old 12-pane sashes
having thick glazing bars and exposed sash boxes, and flanking end of tie rod.
Rear: one tiny gabled dormer. Left return: tile-hung, steeply-pitched gable.
Interior: remains of square-panelled timber framing visible, having sole plate,
posts and mid-rail, with carpenters marks and stretcher-bond brickwork.

Listing NGR: SU9702043861

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