4, Oxford Street

1. OXFORD STREET 5127 (north side)

No 4 SU 4767 NW 4/189 29.9.50

II GV

1. Mid C18, formerly part of the Bear Inn, the principal hostelry in Speenhamland until it closed shortly before 1768. Remodelled early-mid C19. Originally a 3 storey, 2 window block. Extended by 2 bays at east end over carriageway and reroofed. Hipped slate roof with projecting eaves; at rear, 5 hipped tiled gables. Red brick with dentil eaves cornice and plain band at 2nd floor level. C19 rusticated stucco ground floor with plain band at 1st floor level. Gauged flat red brick arches to flush framed sash windows with exposed boxing. Windows in 2nd bay far east blocked. C19 doorway with pilasters and console bracketted cornice; rectangular fanlight and ½ glazed door. Segmental arched carriage entrance at east end. At rear C18 block with large staircase sash window with glazing bars. Late C18 service range and stables; 2 storeys; brick with tile roof; mostly C19 fenestration and doorway. (Newbury Buildings Past and Present (1973) 7).

Listing NGR: SU4703367636