Building record MLI30499 - Grantham House, Castlegate, Grantham
Summary
Grantham House, Castlegate, Grantham
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Medieval house, owned by Hall family in the 15th century. Seems to have been rebuilt in the 16th century, and has later alterations. {1}
The building dates from the 14th century, but was remodelled 2 centuries later. Bears datestone 1574, with much architectural detail of this period, but no earlier remains identified. The south side is of the 18th century. {2}{3}
The building was acquired by the National Trust in 1944. {4}
14th century stone house, remodelled and added to in the 16th century (the chimney stack dates to 1574). The south front was redesigned c.1735. The house was once called Hall Place, after the Hall family who lived there. It was the home of Arthur Hall, the Elizabethan translator of 'The Illiad'.The garden wall, which contains a 13th century doorway, is also listed. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {5}{6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI3588 Bibliographic Reference: Markham, A. A. Canon. 1930. The Story of Grantham and its Church. STORY OF GRANTHAM AND....
- <2> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 93 SW: 22.
- <3> SLI3558 Bibliographic Reference: 1938. GRANTHAM OFFICIAL GUIDE. 29.
- <4> SLI3590 Report: National Trust. 1987. Archaeological Survey: Grantham House. GRANTHAM HOUSE.
- <5> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 10/7; 10/7A.
- <6> SLI12679 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2009. Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal. Medieval Town Centre character area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9154 3615 (29m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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