Survey Data
Reg No
13309008
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social
Original Use
Shop/retail outlet
In Use As
Shop/retail outlet
Date
1830 - 1870
Coordinates
225924, 271775
Date Recorded
26/02/2008
Date Updated
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Description
End-of-terrace three-bay two-storey house and shop, built c. 1850 and altered c. 1900, having shopfront to the north end of principal elevation (east). Pitched artificial slate roof with cast-iron rainwater goods and a rendered chimneystack to the north gable end. Rendered walls over plinth course with render block quoins to the corners at either end. Square-headed window openings at first floor level having one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows, decorative render surrounds with keystone detail and stone sills. Round-headed doorway to the south end of the main elevation having replacement timber panelled door, fanlight/overlight and a render surround comprising decorative Doric pilasters, render architraved head and with chamfered stone plinth blocks to base. Shopfront comprises central square-headed doorway with glazed timber door, square-headed window openings with fixed pane windows having casement overlights and a render shopfront with render pilasters, render head and with remains of wrought-iron canopy/awning support. Road-fronted to the centre of Main Street, Edgeworthstown.
Appraisal
This building retains its early form, character and fabric. It is enlivened by the extensive render decoration to the openings, particularly the doorcase to the south end of the main elevation that exhibits a subdued classical theme on account of the vaguely Doric pilasters and the architraved head. Of particular significance is the render shopfront to the north end, which retains the remains of a wrought-iron canopy/awning support over, which is a rare survival. This unassuming building is a worthy addition to the built heritage of Edgeworthstown, adding decorative incident to the west side of the main street through the town.