Building record MLI94917 - Whichcote House, Watergate, Grantham
Summary
Whichcote House, Watergate, Grantham
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 37419
18th century stone house with a modern shop front. The interior contains an 18th century panelled room and a very good mid 18th century staircase. There is a red brick wing at the back which is said to have been built to accommodate the Prince Regent. 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}
Whichcote House has a mid 18th century street elevation, built up to the pavement. It is believed that the rear was built in 1810. The house originally belonged to the Whichcote family of Aswardby but is now owned by the Grantham Almshouse Trust. The ground floor has been destroyed to build a modern shop front. {2}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/122.
- <2> SLI12381 Bibliographic Reference: L. Bond and Malcolm G. Knapp. 1987. Georgian Houses in Grantham. p.20.
- <3> SLI12679 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2009. Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal. Commercial Centre character area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9130 3601 (32m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Grantham Conservation Area (ELI9375)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Whichcote House, Watergate, Grantham (ELI9523)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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