The Louis Marchesi Public House

The Louis Marchesi Public House, formerly known as the Waggon & Horses Public House, is a Grade II* listed building located on Tombland. This structure has its origins in the 15th century, featuring an undercroft from that period. The late 15th century street range is complemented by a 16th century rear addition, with further alterations and additions from the 17th and 18th centuries. The ground floor is finished in rendered masonry, while the upper section showcases pseudo timber framing that covers the late 15th century timber frame. The street range is topped with plain tiles, and the rear range has pantiles.

The building has an 'L' shaped plan and stands two stories tall, with a three-bay street range that includes a central door and 19th century mullion and transom windows with leaded lights. The first floor features 19th century timber framing and a notable 9-light mullion and transom window. Inside, the rear ground floor room boasts a fine early 16th century moulded timber ceiling, which does not extend to the full width of the room, leaving space for a passage lit by a frieze window. The first floor retains remnants of the 15th century timber frame, including expanded head wall posts, arch braces, and cambered ties. The roof, dating from the 19th century, has a south gable with a truss embedded into it, indicating that the original roof had diminished principal rafters, windbracing, and large cambered collars.

Beneath the rear range, there is a two-bay brick-built undercroft featuring heavy, double order diagonal ribs, with two side chambers and one end chamber. The building is recognized for its undercroft, which is part of an important group within the City walls, and for the surviving late 15th century timber framing.