Building record MLI92820 - 24, 26 and 28 South Street, Boston
Summary
Originally a 17th century building with a major early 18th century rebuild, later three shops and now one shop.
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Full Description
A pair of houses now two shops dating from the early 18th century which underwent alterations in the 19th century. It was constructed of red brick and has a steeply pitched slate roof with two gable stacks. For the former description and legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
Originally a 17th century building, the west range had a major rebuilding in the early 18th century. The possibly earlier east wing remains. Since at least the early 19th century the building has been shops with accommodation above. The three surviving early 19th century shop fronts are a rare survival. The building is now (2011) a single shop, but used to be three separate units as the early 19th century shop front has three entrances, although one is blocked. On the front of the building, hanging by a chain from a metal bracket, is a small lead sack engraved with the words 'corn and seed' which suggests that a corn and seed merchant once occupied all, or part of, the premises. The building is built of red brick in Flemish bond with a slate and tiled roof. The rectangular street-side front range has two storeys with attics. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI8254 Index: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/10/172.
- <2> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1389005.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32841 43899 (11m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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