Description

SD 5192 NE KENDAL STRICKLANDGATE
(East side)

8/148 Nos 13, 15, 17, 17A,
24-4-51 & 19
14-4-69
G.V. II*

Houses, now subdivided into shops. 1688 date, with initials G. & M.W. (George &
Mary Wilson), on spice cupboard in no 13 (now removed but recorded by
R.C.H.M.). Nos 15-19 are late C18, built for Thomas Miller (Mayor of Kendal
1776-7 & 1780-1). All refronted c1822, probably by Francis Webster; nos 15-19
had new windows and shop fronts inserted in mid C19. Partly timber-framed;
incised stucco to lath and plaster front. Moulded bressummer to jettied 2nd
floor; dentilled eaves cornice. Graduated slate roof with wings projecting to
rear; diagonally-set corniced stone chimney between nos 13 & 15, other chimneys
to rear. 3 storeys with cellars, 7 bays overall. No 13, symmetrical, single
wide bay: Early C19 corniced wooden shop front, with reeded pilasters,
comprising central part-glazed door and semicircular fanlight between bow
windows over ornamental iron cellar grilles; tripartite sash with wide glazing
bars to each upper floor. Nos 15-19, six bays overall: 2 mid C19 corniced
wooden shop fronts (right-hand one subdivided) with recessed part-glazed doors
and arcaded plate-glass windows; central entrance to no 17A has recessed
panelled door with cast-iron barley-sugar-twist columns supporting pediment.
6 margined sashes in architraves to each upper floor. Interior of no 13
exceptionally complete, retaining early C19 tea and coffee shop fittings
(panelled counter, arcaded shelving, and bins); late C17 features include
closed-string stairs (with turned balusters, square newels, and moulded
handrails), split-level floors, fireplaces, doors, and some panelling. Graded
mainly for this interior.

Listing NGR: SD5151292754

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17543631

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