Building record MLI93416 - 2 West Street, Horncastle
Summary
Early 18th century house, possibly incorporating older farbric, with early 19th and 20th century alterations and with attached stables and cottage to the rear.
Type and Period (2)
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Full Description
Early 18th century house, possibly incorporating older farbric, with early 19th and 20th century alterations and with attached stables and cottage to the rear. Built of red brick, with limestone ashlar dressings, and features a plain tiled roof with brick coped gables, moulded wooden eaves, and single ridge and gable chimney stacks. The building is laid to an L-shaped plan form, and is of two storeys with attic, with an eight-bay front with first florr band. The doorway is slightly to right of centre, and has ashlar half columns with foliate capitals, a pediment with semi-circular lower opening, traceried fanlight, panelled reveals and panelled door. The interior includes an early 18th century staircase and at least one room has its original panelling. The stable with accommodation above and cottage beyond is in the north range to the rear. It is built of colourwashed brick, and features a pantile roof with two ridge stacks. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI12249 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2008. Horncastle Conservation Area Appraisal. West Street character area.
- <2> SLI9631 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/106.
- <3> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1252030.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 25693 69690 (24m by 29m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to 2 West Street, Horncastle (ELI9347)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to Horncastle Conservation Area (ELI8900)
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Record last edited
Nov 13 2025 8:44AM
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