Numbers 7 and 8 and Attached Shop
NUMBERS 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED SHOP, 7 AND 8, MARKET SQUARE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1040363
- Date first listed:
- 23-Sept-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 7 and 8 and Attached Shop
- Statutory Address:
- NUMBERS 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED SHOP, 7 AND 8, MARKET SQUARE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1040363
- Date first listed:
- 23-Sept-1950
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 17-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 7 and 8 and Attached Shop
- Statutory Address 1:
- NUMBERS 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED SHOP, 7 AND 8, MARKET SQUARE
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.
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.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- NUMBERS 7 AND 8 AND ATTACHED SHOP, 7 AND 8, MARKET SQUARE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Higham Ferrers
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 96026 68526
Details
SP9668NW
18/64
23/09/50
HIGHAM FERRERS
MARKET SQUARE
(West side)
Nos.7 and 8 and attached shop
(Formerly listed as No.7, No.8)
GV II
Town house, now 3 flats, house and shop. Mid C18. Squared coursed limestone with
ashlar dressings, Collyweston slate and concrete tile roofs. Double-depth plan.
2 storeys with attic. 8-window range; centre 2 bays have pediment over. Unhorned
sash windows with glazing bars to first floor and ground floor centre 2 bays.
Those at first floor are under a continuous raised band and those at ground
floor have gauged stone heads with keyblocks. 2 bays to ground floor left have
tripartite sash windows with glazing bars, under rendered heads. Panelled door
between left hand bays has moulded plaster surround. Early C20 shop front to 3
bays to far right. Rusticated quoins to corners and flanking centre 2 bays.
Moulded cornice with parapet above, having upturned ends. Flat-topped roof
dormers with horizontal sliding sash windows. Ashlar gable parapets and stone
stacks at ridge and end. Armorial plaque in pediment. Rear elevation has 3
irregular gables. Interior of No.7 has staircase with stick balustrade.
Listing NGR: SP9602668526
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 232364
- 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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