The George Hotel
THE GEORGE HOTEL, MARKET PLACE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1345536
- Date first listed:
- 31-Jan-1974
- List Entry Name:
- The George Hotel
- Statutory Address:
- THE GEORGE HOTEL, MARKET PLACE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1345536
- Date first listed:
- 31-Jan-1974
- List Entry Name:
- The George Hotel
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE GEORGE HOTEL, MARKET PLACE
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 GEORGE HOTEL, MARKET PLACE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Frome
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 77638 48059
Details
1.
5363
MARKET PLACE
(North-west side)
The George Hotel
ST 7748 SE 5/175
31.1.74
GV II
2.
Rebuilt early 1750s, front altered early C19 and interior remodelled 1874. 3 storeys.
Painted ashlar. 3 bay front with lesser set-back bay to left. Ground floor has
central arched entrance and two 3-light C19 sashes in architrave surrounds. 1st
floor has iron verandah balcony (probably C20) with French windows. Band over. On
2nd floor 3 C19 sashes in architrave surrounds. Cornice, parapet. 2 hipped slate
roofs with central valley; brick side chimneys, right-hand one with stone cornice.
One segmental headed dormer to each roof. The hotel is a prominent feature of the
Market Place and has played an important part in Frome's history. 3 storey circa
1800 lower extension set back to right, band over 1st floor, cornice and parapet;
3-light window in arched surround on 2nd floor, later oriel flat bow on 1st floor,
mid C19 shop front on ground floor with moulded cornice and pilaster strips.
Listing NGR: ST7763848059
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 266240
- 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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