31 High Street

ALCESTER HIGH STREET SP0857 (West side) 4/91 No.31 01/02/67

GV II

Probably formerly an inn (VCH), now shop and offices. C16, re-fronted late C18/early C19. Timber framed with lath and plaster infill, and brick; front faced partly in colourwashed brick, with section above carriage arch plastered. Simple plaster cornice and paired Ionic modillions. Slate roof with projecting eaves; brick ridge stack. L-plan, 3 storeys; 2-window range. Mid C19 shop front has half-glazed door with overlight in moulded wood surround, 2 canted bays with glazing bars, and continuous fascia. High carriage arch to right. Sashes. First floor has bow window with 16-pane sash in moulded wood surround. Low second floor. Window above carriage arch between levels. Left wall inside carriage arch has close studding and blocked 4-centred arched doorway with sunk spandrels. To rear some close studding and late C19/C20 brick wing. Interior: Exposed massive framing with jowled posts. C16 carved panelling. C16/C17 six-panelled door with spring catch. (V.C.H.: Warwickshire, Vol.III, p,10),

Listing NGR: SP0896057383