Survey Data
Reg No
20500491
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural
Original Use
House
In Use As
Post office
Date
1780 - 1820
Coordinates
167070, 72112
Date Recorded
20/05/1993
Date Updated
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Description
Terraced two-bay four-storey former house, built c. 1800, now in use as post office and flats. Pitched slate roof with rendered parapet and having dormer addition. Rendered walls. Timber sliding sash windows to upper floors. Replacement timber shopfront, c. 2000, comprising of fixed windows and recessed glazed door, flanked by pilasters with fascia above.
Appraisal
This former house forms part of an interesting group with the adjoining terrace on the east side of North Main Street and with the terrace on the west side of the street. The scale and form of these buildings make a positive contribution to the streetscape. Built on the site of the medieval city, many of these buildings contain archaeological fabric. This building is enhanced by the retention of notable features and materials, such as the timber sliding sash windows and slate roof.