Old Theatre

OLD THEATRE, 27A, ST MARY'S STREET

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II*
List Entry Number:
1062976
Date first listed:
22-May-1954
List Entry Name:
Old Theatre
Statutory Address:
OLD THEATRE, 27A, ST MARY'S STREET
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II*
List Entry Number:
1062976
Date first listed:
22-May-1954
List Entry Name:
Old Theatre
Statutory Address 1:
OLD THEATRE, 27A, ST MARY'S STREET

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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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:
OLD THEATRE, 27A, ST MARY'S STREET

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

County:
Lincolnshire
District:
South Kesteven (District Authority)
Parish:
Stamford
National Grid Reference:
TF 03119 07077

Details

1. 1671 ST MARY'S STREET (South Side) No 27A (Old Theatre) TF 0307 1/276 22.5.54. II* GV 2. Lease of 1766. 2 storeys in ashlar. Rusticated quoins. Moulded modillion cornice and parapet. Hipped old slate roof with arrow vane at peak. 5 windows, 4 with shouldered stone surrounds and large triple keystones and moulded cills. C19 marginal glazing. Centre window is round-headed with multiple keystone and cill on moulded brackets. This window is raised above the level of the others on the lst floor, Ground floor has 2 side doors of 6 panels recessed in plain stone surrounds with triple keystones and chamfered Jambs. 2 windows in plain stone surrounds. Large central doorcase with panelled pilasters and open pediment. Large semi-circular fanlight over double doors of 6 panels, 'Gothic' glazing. Interior has been gutted and building has been used as a club. It retains one very fine doorcase on the inside of the main entrance. This is in Roman Ionic, with elaborate mouldings, frieze and open modillion pediment.

Nos 27 to 40 (consec) form a group.

Listing NGR: TF0314007051

Legacy

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Legacy System number:
193760
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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