9, Castle Street

EYE

TM1473 CASTLE STREET 585-1/7/31 (North East side) 20/10/71 No.9

GV II

House and shops. Early C16 domestic range converted in C19 to house and two shops. Rendered and colourwashed timber frame; roof of black-glazed pantiles. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys. 4-window range. To right of elevation a c1830 shop front: pilasters with Greek key frieze, C20 plate glass. Panelled door and plate-glass display window next left. Late C19 shop display window follows and facade terminates with a 3/3 horned sash. First floor lit through three 2-light casements and an 8/8 unhorned sash to right. Gabled roof with two ridge stacks. Rear with 2-storey early C19 outshut and an C18 2-storey cross wing to north. INTERIOR: frame of moderate scantling. Chamfered bridging beams and joists throughout. Early C19 stick-baluster staircase with turned newels moved in late C20 further north of original site. Ramped handrail. Centre room with C18 inglenook fireplace with full-width brick canopy. 5-light diamond mullioned window in original rear wall with rebates for sliding shutters, the C16 house having been one room deep. Wall plate exhibits face-halved scarf joints. Arched and tension braces to tie beams below clasped purlin roof.

Listing NGR: TM1452773738