Description

OLD MARKET
1.
828
(East Side)
Ravensmere House
TM 4290 2/96A 16.3.48.

II GV

2.
17th century. Dated by wrought iron wall ties in gable 1694. Initials
BAS also in wrought iron in opposite gable (B now missing). 2 storeys
and attic. 2 dormers and gable end windows. Plinth and brick band with
moulded bricks. Dutch gables. Brick chimneys with moulded capping and
bases, detached flues, square on plan. Wood cornice with shaped brackets.
Pantiles. 5 windows, sash with flush frames and flat arches. 6-panel
door in wood case with fluted Doric pilasters, panelled reveals, triglyphs
and pediments. Interior: generally good, 1 panelled room. Oak stair with
heavy turned balusters, and built up moulded oak handrail. Chequer brick
with dark header ends. NMR photos.

All 4 sides of the Old Market contribute in varying degrees to its general
character. The Old Market is in an important position near the centre of
the town.

Listing NGR: TM4222690617

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26482178

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
• 
  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)