Former Corn Exchange
FORMER CORN EXCHANGE, CORN MARKET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1231877
- Date first listed:
- 28-Aug-1951
- List Entry Name:
- Former Corn Exchange
- Statutory Address:
- FORMER CORN EXCHANGE, CORN MARKET
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- Date:
- 1999-08-15
- Reference:
- IOE01/00355/23
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1231877
- Date first listed:
- 28-Aug-1951
- List Entry Name:
- Former Corn Exchange
- Statutory Address 1:
- FORMER CORN EXCHANGE, CORN MARKET
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:
- FORMER CORN EXCHANGE, CORN MARKET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hampshire
- District:
- Test Valley (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Romsey
- National Grid Reference:
- SU 35240 21171
Details
CORN MARKET 1. (North Side) 1559 ------------ Former Corn Exchange SU 3521 4/21 28.8.51.
II* GV
2. Dated 1864. A symmetrical 2-storey stucco block with 3 exposed fronts in an important position. Each front is 3 bays wide, divided by composite pilasters, with moulded entablature; stuccoed plinth. Band between 1st and ground floors. North and south fronts formerly had balustraded parapets and cornice; recently replaced by stuccoed parapet wall with capping (rising to approximately a quarter of the height of the tympanum on east side). The east front has a central pediment ornamented in tympanum with a design of sheaves (gilded), pitchfork and sickle. 3-light windows on all storeys on all fronts (metal framed and casement windows on upper floors); all windows in panelled surrounds; stuccoed panelling below all upper windows. 3 steps lead up to modern door in centre of east front: 6 panelled and double with 3-light rectangular fanlight; formerly doorway had a balcony over. Extending from western end on south side: a 2 storeyed curved bay with 2 windows; colourwashed brick; modern 2-light windows in 3 tiers with frosted glazing. On ground floor in westernmost bay on north side, central part of window replaced by modern panelled door.
All the listed buildings in Corn Market and Market Place form a group.
Listing NGR: SU3522521140
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 407094
- 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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