Description

NORTH--LEACH WITH THE MARKET PLACE
SP 1114
EASTINGTON (north side), Northleach
8/104 The Post Office
23.1.52
GV II

The Post Office and lock-up, at end of row. C17-mid C18 in several
phases. Main body limestone rubble. Twin-gabled extensions at
front. Coursed squared and finely dressed limestone, rendered at
front above ground floor level. Ashlar stacks replaced in brick.
Complex plan with two gabled extensions projecting forwards at
front. C20 lean-to shop front with glazing bars, C20 door with
glazing bars left. Four 12-pane sash windows to first floor;
those lighting right-hand gable paired. Attics lit by 2-light
casements with glazing bars. Keystone to first floor and attic
window of left-hand gable. Projecting shop window with horizontal
glazing bars to left-hand return of left-hand gable. Early plank
door giving access to former 'lock-up' left where the stocks and
ducking stool were formerly stored. Heavy-pegged frame with lintel
with ogee curved soffit. Axial stacks. Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: SP1129214594

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26382840

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Sheffield and the South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)