Survey Data
Reg No
20818007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Almshouse
In Use As
Almshouse
Date
1775 - 1780
Coordinates
181279, 113083
Date Recorded
01/10/2006
Date Updated
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Description
End-of-terrace two-bay two-storey over basement house, north bay originally part of three-bay house built 1777, and south bay being later addition. Part of scheme of almshouses. Hipped slate roof with carved limestone eaves course and cast-iron rainwater goods. Rendered coursed limestone walls, having quoins between bays. Camber-headed window openings with red brick block-and-start surround and having timber sliding sash windows, six-over-six pane to first floor and nine-over-six pane to ground floor. Replacement window to basement. Round-headed door opening to ground floor having red brick block-and-start surround and timber panelled door with limestone steps to front with rendered parapet walls having limestone copings. Archway to south to yard behind and having red brick block-and-start surround and timber door.
Appraisal
Kingston College was built by the Earl of Kingston between 1760 and 1780 for the "poor Gentlemen and Gentlewomen members of the Church of Ireland," with tenants of the estate having priority. This house was made partly from a preexisting house and given an additional bay. The brick surrounds to its door and windows contrast pleasantly with the rendered walls. The retention of a timber panelled door and timber sash windows enhances the building's character.