Building record 2853/0/70 - Nos.8, 10 and 12 West Street

Two early 18th century terraced houses that were altered and extended during the 19th century and converted into three dwellings. The building is located on the northern side of West Street and is constructed of squared coursed limestone with an ashlar facade and a double pitch Collyweston slate, and concrete tile roof. The houses are two stories high with an attic range lit by three Lincolnshire dormer windows. The street front has a seven window range of cross windows to the first floor and eight paned sash windows to the ground floor. Two entrance doorways are situated to the left and right and there is a raised plinth and band between the floors. The building has ashlar parapets and kneelers and brick and ashlar end chimney stacks.

{1} 2 houses, now 3 dwellings. Early C18 altered C19. Squared coursed limestone with ashlar facade and Collyweston slate and concrete tile roofs. Originally each 2- and 3-unit plans forming L-shape range. 2 storeys with attic. 7-window range of leaded cross windows, at first floor, with moulded stone architraves. C19 unhorned 8-paned sash windows at ground floor, with similar surrounds. Windows to far left were originally single-light with transoms, but are now blind. 6-panel door between window to left and pair of similar doors between windows to right. All have moulded stone architraves with fanlights and radiating glazing bars. Two fanlights are blind. Chamfered plinth and raised band between floors. 3 Lincolnshire dormers, one with leaded lights. Ashlar gable parapets and kneelers and brick and ashlar stacks at ridge and ends. Eaves at rear are on 2 levels. C19 extensions to rear. Interior of No.12 noted as having some original bolection moulded panelling and bolection moulded fire surround, also first floor fireplace with stone surround. C18 staircase with turned balusters. Cellar under rear wing has stone mullion windows. Converted into 3 dwellings C19. (RCHM: An Inventory of Architectural Monuments in North Northamptonshire: p102)

{5} Heritage asset survey found that Nos 8 & 10 originated in the 17th-century as an L-shaped property, which were re-fronted, along with No 12 in the 18th century.

{6} Undated photo;

<1> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, p.72 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN40683.

<2> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 12/138 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1984, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 102, fig 132 & plate 97 (Series). SNN77384.

<4> Crank, N. (Editor), 2018, South Midlands Archaeology (48), p. 59 (Journal). SNN111393.

<5> Prentice, J, 2017, A heritage asset survey of 8-10 West Street, King's Cliffe, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN112124.

<5> Historic England, Undated, 8-12 WEST STREET, KINGS CLIFFE, BF084166 (Archive). SNN114403.

<6> Photographs of buildings in King's Cliffe (Photographs). SNN112705.

<7> Prentice, J, 2022, Observation of works to open up the fireplace in Room G3 at 8-10 West Street, King's Cliffe, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN113424.

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Nov 25 2022 12:25PM