Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
3014
Building Number
164
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
02/05/1980
Date of Amendment
31/03/2000
Name of Property
River Island
Address
164 Commercial Street
Location
Unitary Authority
Newport
Community
Stow Hill
Town
Locality
Easting
331104
Northing
188014
Street Side
W
Location
Almost opposite Austin Friars.
Description
Broad Class
Commercial
Period
History
Said tohave C18 origins. Formerly public house.
Exterior
Four storey, three window classicising front. Stucco; parapet and cornice; shallow pilasters to ends. Top floor has three 12-pane sash windows set in architraves. Second floor has three 12-pane sashes in architraves with pediments. On first floor, outer bays have splayed oriel windows with sash glazing. On ground floor, modern shopfront in simple classical style.
Interior
Reason for designation
Building with possible C18 origins on main street of town centre. Group value with adjacent listed building.
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