Old Judges House, 26, Westgate Street, Gloucester - Gloucester

Late C15 timber-framed merchant house, greatly enlarged and remodelled in late C16/early C17. Refronted and altered internally c1815. Operated as seed merchant for c100 years until 1989, then partly occupied as bookshop, before becoming vacant. The upper floors are now accessible via a new lift. Listed building consent was granted in February 2024 for re-roofing, maintenance access onto the roof and replacement windows, which, once implemented will help secure the future conservation of the building.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

OLD JUDGES HOUSE

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1245450

Local Planning Authority:

Gloucester

Site Type:

Commercial > Shop

Location

Building Name:

Old Judges House

Street Number:

26

Street Name:

Westgate Street

Locality:

Gloucester

County:

Gloucestershire

District / Borough:

Gloucester

Parliamentary Constituency:

Gloucester

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

D

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, CA