Number 16 (Part) and Attached Front Entrance Railings

This is a late 18th century house, probably dating from around 1790, forming part of a larger terrace. The building is constructed of limestone ashlar with brick stacks, and has a concealed roof. It is arranged over two main floors, an attic, and a basement, and originally featured a double-depth plan. The front elevation is symmetrical and has clasping pilasters, a string course, cornice, and a full attic storey. A doorway is flanked by Tuscan columns supporting a pediment which contains a small semicircular-arched window. There is a 3-light bow window on either side of the doorway, with 6/6-pane sashes. Basement windows have segmental arches and 3/3-pane sashes, while the attic windows are 3/3-pane sashes, with a raised shield in the attic featuring a lion surrounded by rocaille leaves. A semicircular-arched 6/6-pane sash is positioned above the doorway. The interior has not been inspected. Attached wrought-iron railings are present to the Pennant entrance steps. The property, which forms the end of Prince’s Buildings, contributes to the architectural history of Bristol.