The Wheatsheaf
THE WHEATSHEAF, 42, CHURCH STREET (CHURCH END)
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1114095
- Date first listed:
- 26-Nov-1986
- List Entry Name:
- The Wheatsheaf
- Statutory Address:
- THE WHEATSHEAF, 42, CHURCH STREET (CHURCH END)
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1114095
- Date first listed:
- 26-Nov-1986
- List Entry Name:
- The Wheatsheaf
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE WHEATSHEAF, 42, CHURCH STREET (CHURCH END)
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:
- THE WHEATSHEAF, 42, CHURCH STREET (CHURCH END)
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Tempsford
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 16254 53071
Details
TEMPSFORD CHURCH STREET TL 1653 (Church End) 9/94 No. 42 (The Wheatsheaf) GV II Public house. C18 and C19. Colourwashed roughcast render, apparently containing some timber framing. Clay tile roofs, that to RH part of slightly steeper pitch. Front block is in 2 parts, LH part a 3-window range, earlier RH part a 2-window range with lower eaves level. 2 storeys and attics. LH part has central doorway containing 6-panel door and surmounted by flat hood on cut brackets. To RH is canted bay containing sashes with glazing bars. Other ground and first floor windows are 2-light casements with top lights, all with glazing bars. Attic has 2 hipped dormers containing 2-light casements. RH part has 2-light casements with top lights and glazing bars. Coved plaster eaves cornice to RH part only. Red brick multiple ridge stack at junction between 2 blocks. Various additions project from rear.
Listing NGR: TL1625453071
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 38463
- 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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