Numbers 47 (Corn Exchange) , 49 and 51
NUMBERS 47 (CORN EXCHANGE), 49 AND 51, 47, 49 AND 51, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1226805
- Date first listed:
- 06-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 47 (Corn Exchange) , 49 and 51
- Statutory Address:
- NUMBERS 47 (CORN EXCHANGE), 49 AND 51, 47, 49 AND 51, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1226805
- Date first listed:
- 06-Jun-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 47 (Corn Exchange) , 49 and 51
- Statutory Address 1:
- NUMBERS 47 (CORN EXCHANGE), 49 AND 51, 47, 49 AND 51, HIGH STREET
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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 47 (CORN EXCHANGE), 49 AND 51, 47, 49 AND 51, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Thrapston
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 99615 78685
Details
SP9978 THRAPSTON HIGH STREET (North side)
16/164 Nos.47 (Corn Exchange), 49 and 06/06/86 51
GV II
Inn, now corn exchange/commercial premises, 2 shops and flat. Mid C18, datestone 1850 refers to part conversion to Corn Exchange by Mr Roe. Squared coursed limestone with C20 plain tile and concrete tile roofs. Originally probably inn with courtyard, now Corn Exchange Hall and offices and 2 attached shops. 2 storeys with attic. Together comprising a 7-window range, at first floor, of sash windows under stone lintels with keyblocks. 4-window range to right has unhorned sashes with glazing bars and 3 windows to left are plain C19 sashes. Central entrance has flanking Doric pilasters with plain entablature and dentilled cornice over. Entrance to Corn Exchange to left has C19 broken pediment over, with moulded brackets, and central corn sheaf motif. Flanking windows are plain C19 sashes under stone lintels with keyblocks. C19 five-light shop front with recessed 4-panel door to far right has C20 shop window to left. Ashlar gable parapets and kneelers and 2 flat-topped roof dormers to right range. Differing roof pitches between right and left ranges, that to left probably raised when converted to Corn Exchange. Central brick and stone stack to right range and brick stacks to ends of left range. Central entrance has partially legible inscription and date 1850 over. Relief corn sheaf and wooden plough over entrance. Evidence of former gauged stone head to carriage arch to left of central entrance. Rear elevation has short C18 wing and 2 C19 ranges including the hall of the Corn Exchange. Interior: central entrance gives access to small light well, probably remains of central courtyard area. Corn Exchange is large C19 hall, roof structure modified C20. Originally the George Inn.
Listing NGR: SP9961578685
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 424284
- 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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