The Golden Cross Public House

The Golden Cross Public House is a public house located on Princess Street in Shrewsbury, believed to be part of the sextry for the collegiate church of St Chad, dating from around 1475. The visible structure primarily dates from the later 16th century. It is timber-framed with some brick nogging and has a plain tiled roof. The building is two stories high and features a three-window range facing Princess Street, with a long elevation along Golden Cross Passage. The main features of the street facade were renewed in the early 20th century, including a four-centred arched doorway on the left and a canted bay window in the center, with a passage entry to the right. The first floor jetties out and is supported by a moulded bressumer and close studding. The wide gable roof has a queen post truss, and while the upper windows are casements, they have all been renewed. The brick infilling is also from the 20th century. There is a long rear wing extending down the passage, which is also timber-framed with some lath and plaster panel infill and features a continuous jetty. Part of the upper storey has been renewed in brick, possibly in the 18th century, and it has been raised towards the rear, incorporating thin timbers and brickwork.