Building record 10783 - Townhouse at No 51 Foregate Street
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Summary
No 51 Foregate street is a late 16th century town house, later a hotel and now in use as a shop. Although originally built in around 1597 it was largely rebuilt in 1914 for Peter Walker and Sons Brewery. It is timber framed with plaster panels but also some steel framing. Three storeys high and three bays wide the facade is almost symmetrical. The survival of original features is uncertain.
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Full Description
No 51 Foregate street is a late 16th century town house, later a hotel and now in use as a shop. Although originally built in around 1597 it was largely rebuilt in 1914 for Peter Walker and Sons Brewery. It is timber framed with plaster panels but also some steel framing. Three storeys high and three bays wide the facade is almost symmetrical. The survival of original features is uncertain. (1)
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 469779 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 469779.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4085 6640 (21m by 33m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 15 2024 11:46AM