Description

NY 7708 KIRKBY STEPHEN MARKET SQUARE
(South Side, on
island)

9/24 Nos. 23 & 25
6.2.68 (Previously listed
as No. 23)

G.V. II

Shop, late C18/early C19. Coursed, squared rubble with moulded eaves and stone
sill bands to upper floors. Hipped, graduated slate roof with central brick
chimney. 3 elevations of 2½ storeys; north is symmetrical with 2 central bays
and angled corners. Shop front has 2 projecting bow-windows with glazing bars _
and a part-glazed door to each angle; fluted, wooden Roman Doric colums to
either side of each door and window carry a continuous cornice. Two 16-paned
sashes to 1st floor, two reduced-height sashes with glazing bars to top floor.
3 bay west elevation has gap in sill bands between 1st and 2nd bays from north.
Two 2-light shop windows to north and central bays, one C20 window to south, all
in wooden surrounds with cornice; three 16-paned sashes to 1st floor, three
reduced-height sashes with glazing bars to top floor. All upper windows have
stone surrounds. External entrance to cellars on west side, railed off. East
elevation has cast-iron door in flue just below eaves, possibly used for smoking
hams.

Listing NGR: NY7751208703

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26430187

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