Building record MLI92689 - 35 High Street, Boston

Summary

A medieval hall, now shop, built in the early 15th century.

Type and Period (5)

  • (Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1400 AD to 1950 AD?)
  • (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1919 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Early C15, Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1400 AD to 1950 AD?)
  • (Early C15, Medieval to Modern - 1400 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to First World War - 1794 AD? to 1918 AD)

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Full Description

A medieval hall, now shop, built in the early 15th century which underwent alterations in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. It is a timber frame building and has and 18th century brick infill, rendered front and pantile roof. 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. {1} The building had also been a public house for over a century. It was recorded as being a public house as early as 1794, in a auction sale notice where it was described as having a yard, stables and outubildings. {2}{3} The public house licensed it held was not renewed in 1918, and the building had been vacant since April 1917. {4} A 1919 advert for a grocery shop in the location of the old Rodney & Hood confirms the closure of the public house and change in use. {5}

Sources/Archives (5)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/10/42.
  •  Article in Serial: Stamford Mercury. 1794. 'To be Sold by Auction' in Stamford Mercury. p. 4.
  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Inns on the Edge Project Surveys. Rodney & Hood, Boston.
  •  Article in Serial: Boston Guardian. 1918. 'Boston Public-House Closed' in Boston Guardian. p. 7.
  •  Article in Serial: Boston Guardian. 1919. 'Scroxton's' in Boston Guardian. p. 9.

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Grid reference Centred TF 32727 43884 (19m by 7m) Surveyed
Civil Parish BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

May 15 2023 4:29PM

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