The Lopes Arms Hotel

THE LOPES ARMS HOTEL, MARKET PLACE

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1036309
Date first listed:
29-Dec-1950
List Entry Name:
The Lopes Arms Hotel
Statutory Address:
THE LOPES ARMS HOTEL, MARKET PLACE
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1036309
Date first listed:
29-Dec-1950
Date of most recent amendment:
31-Mar-1978
List Entry Name:
The Lopes Arms Hotel
Statutory Address 1:
THE LOPES ARMS HOTEL, MARKET PLACE

The scope of legal protection for listed buildings

This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

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Corrections and minor amendments

The scope of legal protection for listed buildings

This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

Understanding list entries

Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:
THE LOPES ARMS HOTEL, MARKET PLACE

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

District:
Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish:
Westbury
National Grid Reference:
ST 87407 51499

Details

WESTBURY MARKET PLACE 1. 5411 (East Side) The Lopes Arms Hotel (Formerly listed as The Lopes Arms Inn) ST 8751 NW 3/36 29.12.50. ST 8751 SW 4/36

II GV

2. Mostly C18. Formerly (circa 1754-1809) the "Lord Abingdon Arms"; said to be on site of C16 inn "The Saint George and the Dragon". 2 storeys with older wing to right. Painted brick, projecting plinth, moulded string at 1st floor level. End and dividing piers divide the 6 windows of 1st floor as 2+2+1+1, glazing bar sashes with slab surrounds having beaded inner edges, 2nd window from right tripartite, side panels blocked. Irregularly spaced windows on ground floor with a large arched yard entrance to left. 2 windows, one replacing former bar entrance with stern shaped loop overthrow with "Lopes Arms" in gilt lettering. Next a single storey angular bay window with small moulded wood cornice, wood blocking course and lead flat, finally modern double doors to right. Eight hand wing has double hipped old tile roof. Elevation to Market Place has 2 windows on each floor, sashes, with glazing bars 1st floor. Elevation to All Saints Graveyard:- 1 window to right on each floor. Various extensions to rear - 3 storeys through great drop in level.

Listing NGR: ST8740951482

Legacy

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Legacy System number:
313151
Legacy System:
LBS

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

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