The Three Swans Hotel is a Grade II* listed building in the Harborough local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 July 1952. Hotel. 8 related planning applications.

The Three Swans Hotel

WRENN ID: late-courtyard-hawk
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Harborough
Country: England
Date first listed: 25 July 1952
Type: Hotel
Source: Historic England listing

Description

HIGH STREET 1. 5303 (West Side) No 21 (Three Swans Hotel) SP 7387 1/13 25.7.52. II* GV

Formerly 'The Swan' and first mentioned as an inn in 1517. Late C18/early C19 facade to an earlier probably timber framed building (gable with close studding now concealed in building). Stuccoed. Roof not visible. 3 storeys (3rd added in late C18/early C19). 4 windows. 2 flattened bows of 2 storeys each with cornices and reeded mullions flank centre door which has small C19 hood on brackets. Segmental coach arch under south side of facade. Notable wrought iron sign and bracket of excellent design, the centre panel is original, the 2 outer swans were probably added when 'The Swan' became The Three Swans. Long range of painted brick outbuildings at rear. Interior has panelling of circa 1700 in a 1st floor room. Fireplaces and some 6-panelled doors. Christian VII of Denmark lunched here in 1768. The Court Leet was still held here occasionally in the C19. Ref.V.C.H.

Listing NGR: SP7326687355

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