The Old Bank House And Attached Railings

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SK3587NW HARTSHEAD 784-1/19/408 (North side) 01/05/52 No.3 Old Bank House and attached railing

GV II*

House, now offices and attached railing. 1728, restored 1978. For Nicholas Broadbent. Brick with ashlar dressings and slate roof with 3 gable stacks. Plinth, giant pilasters, the central pair rusticated, first and second floor bands, cornice, ramped coped parapet. 3 storeys; 5 window range. Double range plan. Windows are 12 pane sashes with plain stone surrounds. Central window has eared and shouldered surround with multiple keystone. Above, central window has moulded surround and sill and plain apron. Simple central doorcase with pediment on scroll brackets with 6-panel door and fanlight. To right, 2 windows, and to left, a single window, then a plain square headed carriage opening. Right return has two 12 pane sashes on the upper floors and a single one below. INTERIOR has a ground floor room with simple fielded panelling and corniced fireplace with basket grate. In 1771, a bank was opened here by Thomas Broadbent, grandson of the builder. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Yorkshire: The West Riding: London: 1967-: 455; Advertising leaflet by present occupiers).

Listing NGR: SK3545887574