Description

BRIDGE STREET
1.
5249
(South Side)
No 58
(Formerly listed as
the Crown Hotel)
SP 0343 NE 1/65 7.5.52.
II*
2.
Partly medieval, much restored with C18 and C19 alterations and modern additions.
Centre, of 2 storeys plus attic, is set back from street at rear of courtyard;
long 2-storeyed projecting wings at either side with gabled ends oversailing on
heavy wood brackets. Painted cement throughout. Centre wing has 2 wide windows
with horizontal sliding casements and coupled pilasters at sides; covered way to
right with exposed timber beams above; splayed bay in left hand angle (1 window)
with C19 plain pilaster doorcase, entablature and later divided door; 2 gabled
dormers; slates. Wings have plain sash windows, that on left-hand side with inset
modern shop front on gabled end. Originally enclosed courtyard of the typical
medieval inn, of which this is a rare example. Unoccupied (1976). Interior not
inspected but said to be of interest.

Listing NGR: SP0386743697

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17548410

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