Listed Building: 3, 5 AND 7, WHITE FRIARS (1376472)

CHESTER CITY (IM) SJ4066SE WHITE FRIARS 595-1/4/447 (South side) 10/01/72 Nos.3, 5 AND 7 GV II Row of 3 cottages. Probably c1800, heavily restored. Some sandstone; English garden wall bond brown brick; grey slate roof, ridge parallel with the street. 2 storeys; the first storey has one window per cottage, the second storey 2 windows to No.3 and one window each to Nos 5 & 7. Sandstone faced plinth; central passage under slightly-cambered gauged brick head between Nos 3 & 5; one step to No.3, two steps to Nos 5 & 7; six-panel doors, the bottom panels flush, the central panels fielded and the top panels with raised crosses; replaced doorcases have panelled pilasters, ribbed top rails beneath 3-pane overlights and plain friezes and cornices. All windows are replaced nearly flush 12-pane sashes with painted stone sills and wedge lintels. Cast-iron downspout at centre; stone eaves cornice; 2 ridge chimneys. The rears are heavily restored and in large part extended late C20. INTERIOR: not inspected, but the exterior suggests possible cellars, a feature of interest in several properties in White Friars. Listing NGR: SJ4051666091