The Broad Stone is a Grade II listed building in the Bassetlaw local planning authority area, England. First listed on 5 November 1976. Monument. 1 related planning application.
The Broad Stone
- WRENN ID
- broken-quoin-tarn
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Bassetlaw
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 5 November 1976
- Type
- Monument
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Broad Stone is a historic stone structure located on the south side of The Square in East Retford. It features a plinth that supports an attached stone bowl. The stone is inscribed with the words "The Broad Stone of the Borough of East Retford" and "Restored to the Borough of East Retford by J A Gylby Esq AD 1877." According to local tradition, during the plague of 1665, the Broad Stone served as a boundary marker where people would place money for food left nearby to avoid infection. The Broad Stone, along with the Town Hall and four lamp standards, forms a significant group within the town.
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- No EPC on record for this property
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 1 application
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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