Building record MLI95383 - The George Hotel, 70 High Street St Martin's, Stamford
Summary
The George Hotel, 70 High Street St Martin's, Stamford, is a large and complex building dating to the 17th century and later, although there has been an inn on the site since at least the mid 16th century
Type and Period (5)
- INN (Post Medieval to Modern - 1600 AD to 2050 AD)
- STABLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD to 2050 AD)
- HOTEL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1900 AD? to 2050 AD)
- COACHING INN (Post Medieval - 1700 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- INN (Post Medieval - 1568 AD to 1599 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 37885
The front elevation of this three storey ashlar stone hotel dates from the mid 18th century (a rainwater head has the date 1728), however there are remains of 17th century buildings to the north and to the rear. This building is a large and rambling mixture of many dates. The interior has been much altered, although some early features remain. These include the remains of a medieval hall, probably 14th century, in what is now the gentlemens' lavatory [this probably refers to remains in nos. 68 and 69 - see below and PRN 37884]. There is a 19th century wooden inn sign spanning the road. This building is said to stand on the site of one originally belonging to the Knights Hospitallers. 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 George Inn was in existence by 1568, however the earliest parts of the present building date to around 1600. The earliest section is the east range which comprises almost an entire inn of around 1600. This was refronted in 1724 by George Portwood, and further alterations and repairs were carried out between then and 1726. More improvements including new stables and the rebuilding of the south range were carried out in the later 18th century. In 1815 the inn had 38 bedrooms, 10 sitting rooms, a bar and stabling for 86 horses. Further alterations including a new carriage entry through the north wing and new kitchens were carried out during the 19th century. The interior includes various 17th and 18th century features including early 17th century fireplaces and an early 18th century staircase. {2}
Most of the surviving medieval fabric is to be found in The Hermitage (nos 68-69, PRN 37884). It is not possible to distinguish which features are genuine survivals and which have been re-used. The main building includes a 16th century doorway and a large central chimneystack which may be medieval although it could be a later antiquarian addition or restoration. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI6708 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/236.
- <2> SLI912 Bibliographic Reference: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1977. An Inventory of Historical Monuments. The Town of Stamford. No 239, pp 104-06, plates 94, 119, 128, 133.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp 715-716.
- <4> SLI12932 Bibliographic Reference: ROGERS, A.. 1970. The Medieval Buildings of Stamford. No 18, pp 27-28.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0303 0684 (61m by 60m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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