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Latitude: 50.9889 / 50°59'19"N
Longitude: -1.4993 / 1°29'57"W
OS Eastings: 435240
OS Northings: 121171
OS Grid: SU352211
Mapcode National: GBR 757.ZQS
Mapcode Global: FRA 76RH.FR0
Plus Code: 9C2WXGQ2+G7
Entry Name: Former Corn Exchange
Listing Date: 28 August 1951
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1231877
English Heritage Legacy ID: 407094
ID on this website: 101231877
Location: Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire, SO51
County: Hampshire
District: Test Valley
Civil Parish: Romsey
Built-Up Area: Romsey
Traditional County: Hampshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Hampshire
Church of England Parish: Romsey St Mary and St Ethelflaeda
Church of England Diocese: Winchester
Tagged with: Cinema Corn exchange Bank building
CORN MARKET
1. (North Side)
1559 ------------
Former Corn Exchange
SU 3521 4/21 28.8.51.
II* GV
2.
Dated 1864. A symmetrical 2-storey stucco block with 3 exposed fronts
in an important position. Each front is 3 bays wide, divided by composite
pilasters, with moulded entablature; stuccoed plinth. Band between 1st
and ground floors. North and south fronts formerly had balustraded parapets
and cornice; recently replaced by stuccoed parapet wall with capping (rising
to approximately a quarter of the height of the tympanum on east side).
The east front has a central pediment ornamented in tympanum with a design
of sheaves (gilded), pitchfork and sickle. 3-light windows on all storeys
on all fronts (metal framed and casement windows on upper floors); all
windows in panelled surrounds; stuccoed panelling below all upper windows.
3 steps lead up to modern door in centre of east front: 6 panelled and
double with 3-light rectangular fanlight; formerly doorway had a balcony
over. Extending from western end on south side: a 2 storeyed curved bay
with 2 windows; colourwashed brick; modern 2-light windows in 3 tiers with
frosted glazing. On ground floor in westernmost bay on north side, central
part of window replaced by modern panelled door.
All the listed buildings in Corn Market and Market Place form a group.
Listing NGR: SU3522521140
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