History in Structure

Deanes Almshouses

A Grade II* Listed Building in Basingstoke, Hampshire

More Photos »
Approximate Location Map
Large Map »

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.2622 / 51°15'43"N

Longitude: -1.0844 / 1°5'4"W

OS Eastings: 463978

OS Northings: 151843

OS Grid: SU639518

Mapcode National: GBR B6H.W2R

Mapcode Global: VHD08.5J1S

Plus Code: 9C3W7W68+V6

Entry Name: Deanes Almshouses

Listing Date: 3 May 1949

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1339724

English Heritage Legacy ID: 137929

ID on this website: 101339724

Location: Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, RG21

County: Hampshire

District: Basingstoke and Deane

Electoral Ward/Division: Eastrop

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Basingstoke

Traditional County: Hampshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Hampshire

Church of England Parish: Basingstoke

Church of England Diocese: Winchester

Tagged with: Almshouse

Find accommodation in
Basingstoke

Description


SU 63 6451 (part) BASINGSTOKE LONDON STREET

3/28

3.5.49 Nos 29, 31, 33, 35,
37, 39, 40 and 41
(Deanes Almshouses)

- II*

Note: the irregular rear elevations from the Red Lion PH to No 36a contain many
original features Endowed as homes for 8 poor widows by Sir James Deane in 1607,
and still used for that purpose. A symmetrical facade of 1 storey with attic,
8 windows. Stoop tile roof, with 4 tall shafted stacks, 6 hipped roof dormers
enclosing 3-light easements (with all at eaves level). Painted brick walling in
English bond, plinth, 4-light ground floor casements in heavy frames. Coupled
doors with heavy wooden frames. The feature of the building is a gabled centre
containing in its upper part between 2 windows a panel with heraldic device in
relief, topped by a cornice and with a moulded base, all above a lettered panel,
referring to the foundation by James Deane in 1608. Modern outshot and dormers at
the rear.


Listing NGR: SU6398851840

External Links

External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.

Recommended Books

Other nearby listed buildings

BritishListedBuildings.co.uk is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department. All government data published here is used under licence. Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself.

British Listed Buildings is a Good Stuff website.