Description

CHIPPENHAM

ST9273SW HIGH STREET 930-1/10/50 (North side) 22/06/78 No.21

GV II

Shop. 1900-1910. Limestone ashlar, slate roof. Mannerist Classical style. Double-depth plan with rear extensions. EXTERIOR: 3 storeys; symmetrical 3-front. C20 shop front. Tall windows with 6 small panes over 2 tall panes, (4/1 to the sides of the bays). A modillion cornice spans the facade and steps forward with the narrow central bay. Above it the parapet rises to become segmental pediments over the outer bays. Below the pediments are coved semicircular-arched recessed panels with moulded keystones and imposts in which are set canted bays to the 1st and 2nd floors. Those to the 2nd floor have dentilled cornices and hipped stone roofs. The central bay has a small broken pediment and cartouche over a raised panel with a window to the upper floors. INTERIOR: not inspected.

Listing NGR: ST9210473293

External Links

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