Building record MLI94926 - Former White Hart Public House, High Street, Grantham
Summary
Originally built in the late 18th century as two houses, later joined to become a public house. Now in use as shops.
Type and Period (3)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1850 AD? to 2000 AD?)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1786 AD to 1850 AD?)
- SHOP (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 2000 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
47 and 48 High Street were originally built as a pair of adjoining houses in the late 18th century, and were later combined and converted to form an inn. The exact date of this conversion is uncertain, although a date inscription of '1786 W.H.' marked on the left hand rainwater hopper could suggest the White Hart had been established by that time. The establishment was certainly in place by January 1856, when it was listed in a local newspaper of that time as re-opening following extensive alterations and improvements. The landlord at that time was named as a John Ockleford. By 1887, the establishment was known as the White Hart Hotel. The building continued in use as a public house until 1986-8, when it was extensively remodelled and converted back into two separate properties with commercial premises on the ground floors. Number 47 was in use as a fast food restaurant until the early 2000s and was later used as a shop, while number 48 has been a building society since its conversion.
The buildings are of three storeys and roughly rectangular in plan. They are constructed of painted brick laid in Flemish bond, and feature pitched roofs covered by pantiles. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/228.
- <2> SLI12679 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2009. Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal. Commercial Centre character area.
- <3> SLI17664 Article in Serial: 1856. 'White Hart Inn, Grantham' in the Grantham Journal. 12/01/1856, p.1.
- <4> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1062490.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 91415 35749 (30m by 24m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2023 12:50PM
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