Description

SD 92 NE
SD 971265
7/43

BLACKSHAW C.P.
(off) UNDERBANK AVENUE
Charlestown
Nos. 1, 2/4 Lacy House

G.V.
II

House, initialled and dated "IR 1793", now in 2 occupations. Ashlar front,
watershot masonry to sides and rear, stone slate roof. 2 storeys and attic.
5-bay symmetrical facade. Plinth, eaves band with gutter brackets. Doorway
approached up 2 steps has architrave and segmental pediment. The tympanum bears
date in relief. 12-paned sash windows. Bays 1 and 2 have altered glazing.
Return walls have quoins and simple Venetian window to attic and well-dressed
gable stacks. Rear has central doorway with monolithic jambs the lintel of
which forms the sill of tall stair-window which retains original small pane
glazing and Gothic glazed semi-circular-arched head. To either side 3-light
flat faced mullioned stepped window to each floor. Right bay altered.
Interior: Cantilevered dog-leg stair has decorative cast and wrought iron
staircase one riser of which has cast iron plate bearing initials and date. Of
similar character to No. 21 Underbank Avenue (q.v.) built 5 years earlier for
Christopher Rawdon. It is likely that the initials refer to J. Rawdon.

Listing NGR: SD9715426526

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26556620

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Recommended Books

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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  For the Record
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings