28, East St Helen Street

1. 752 EAST ST HELEN STREET (South East Side)

SU 4996 1/191 19.1.51 No. 28

II* GV

1. Probably dates originally from the C16, but main features are early C18. Large building of two storeys. The upper storey is rendered above a wood string cornice. Tile roof. Seven windows moulded flush frames, double hung sashes with glazing bars, beneath frieze and cornice. Ground floor has been rebuilt in modern random rubble. Stone plinth. Three windows witn cornices under the string cornice. Flat carriage arch to right, two wood doors. Two small modern windows inserted to right. Doorway is similar to that of No.30 (qv). Reeded Composite pilasters in wood. Architrave with keystone with puttimask ornament and string cornice under semi-circular open pediment. Ten fielded door. Two stone steps. History. Once the lodging for the Judge of Assize. William of Orange stayed here at Christmas on his way to London when he received the news that Janes II had fled to France.

Nos. 2 to 60 (even) form a group.

Listing NGR: SU4975296917