Reg No
16303001
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Downshire Lodge
Original Use
House
Historical Use
Hotel
In Use As
Bank/financial institution
Date
1820 - 1840
Coordinates
298133, 214328
Date Recorded
06/08/2003
Date Updated
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Detached five-bay two-storey former house, built c.1830. The building was converted to a hotel in the later 19th century and became a bank in 1918. The building is finished in roughcast render and has a recent wheelchair ramp to the north-east side. The door has sidelights and a radial fanlight over and is set within a semi-circular headed opening. Window openings are flat-headed with six over six timber sash frames. Ground floor windows are set within semi-circular arched recessed panels. The hipped roof has natural slate and cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are rendered with slightly corbelled caps and clay pots. The building is slightly set back behind recent wrought-iron railings.
This building is prominently sited at the corner of the market square and adds a strong imposing presence to the streetscape. It is well maintained and is a good example of a conversion from domestic to commercial use.