Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
2341
Building Number
16  
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
27/06/1952  
Date of Amendment
10/08/2005  
Name of Property
NO.16 ST.JAMES STREET,,,,,GWENT,  
Address
16 St. James' Street  

Location


Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire  
Community
Monmouth  
Town
Monmouth  
Locality
Monmouth  
Easting
351039  
Northing
212889  
Street Side
NW  
Location
Prominently sited within the linear group of historic buildings leading to St. James's Square on the east side of Monmouth and about 300m east of the town centre.  

Description


Broad Class
Education  
Period
 

History
Probably late C18. In use as a part of The Grange, the Monmouth School Preparatory Department with resulting alterations.  

Exterior
Stucco fronted and painted, probably over brick, Welsh slate roof. Double depth central entry plan. Three storeys, three windows. Double hung sashes with stone cills, 2 over 2 panes on the ground floor, 6 over 6 on the first floor and 3 over 3 on the upper floor. Timber Roman Doric doorcase with broken pediment, and transom light over 6-panel door. Overhanging eaves, hipped bell-cast roof with brick stack on either wall. Rear elevation also rendered and painted.  

Interior
Also part of The Grange Preparatory School but interior not seen at resurvey.  

Reason for designation
Included for its special architectural interest as an C18 house of definite character near Monmouth town centre.  

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