record MLI96367 - George Hotel, High Street, Grantham
Summary
The George Hotel is a three storey brick building, built in 1780 to replace an earlier, possibly medieval, hostelry.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 38869
The George Hotel is a three storey brick building, built in 1780. It has a circular window with original tracery. The interior includes original fireplaces and Adam decoration on the stairs. The cellars may contain traces of a medieval inn. The carriageway, which has been filled in, has a datestone of 1780. 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 Hotel has a keystone of 1780 which was when the present building was constructed to replace an earlier hostelry. The north wing was added in 1923. {2}
The hotel was substantially remodelled in the 1990s when it was converted into a shopping centre. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/45.
- <2> SLI12381 Bibliographic Reference: L. Bond and Malcolm G. Knapp. 1987. Georgian Houses in Grantham. p.12.
- <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 9135 3587 (42m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| 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 the George Hotel, Grantham (ELI9442)
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2021 9:34AM
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