5 and 7 Bondgate

The property at 5 and 7 Bondgate represents a substantial, two-storey house, considered on historical records and maps as a single dwelling. Built in the 18th century, likely around 1753 as indicated by the moulded stone letter "B" over "I" "D" and the date above the doorway, the house is constructed of ashlar stone with a stone slate roof. A moulded string course runs across the front at first-floor level. The front facade features two three-light windows on the first floor, each framed by stone architraves. Flanking these is a single window within a shouldered architrave with a prominent keystone. The principal doorway, located at number 5, also boasts a stone architrave with a keystone. Above the doorway and string course is the aforementioned moulded stone lettered end date. The three-light windows on either side of the doorway have moulded cills, but the original stone mullions have been removed. A single window is situated to the right of the doorway. The front entrance has two steps leading to a door consisting of six fielded panels, surmounted by a rectangular fanlight. The front of the house is paved with cobblestones sourced from a river bed. Stone chimney stacks are present. The property is part of a wider group value context understood with the buildings at numbers 3 to 9 (odd) and 2 to 6 (even).