Description

MARKET PLACE
1.
5128
(East Side)
Nos 1 and 2
SU 7173 SE 3/531
II GV
2.
Probably 1870s. Rubbed brick classical. 5 bays. Dividing Doric pilasters
with reed-fluted pilasters over ground floor. 3 storeys with pedimented feature
to attic in 2nd bay from left. Moulded and carved modillion cornice, interrupted
by shaped pediment over 2nd floor windows of feature bay. Slate roof. Plate
glass sash windows, 3 tripartite, feature bay has paired windows. Moulded
architraves and enriched entablature on 1st floor. Cast iron parapet rails
with semi-circular capped dies. Lunette to feature bay with reed-fluted bracket
pilasters. Stone faced ground floor with rustic piers between bays. Large
entrance to left in pink and grey polished granite, Segmental pediment, carved
tympanum, bracket-pilasters with reed fluted tops. Arched fanlight over modern
door. Arched through passage to right with wrought iron guille to upper part
carrying "Lloyds Bank Chambers" in gilt letters. Interior has 4 bay classical
(circa 1930s) banking hall with 3 Rain beams on central row of piers.

Listing NGR: SU7173573439

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26449945

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  For the Record