Bow House

CHURCH LANE 1. 1625 (North Side) Bow House ST 6316 1/72 28.11.50. II GV 2. Part of Sherborne School since 1916. C16 or C17, much restored and altered late C19 to early C20 and later. 2 storeys and attic. Stone slate roof with 3 hipped dormers. Coved cornice and carved fascia, from photographic evidence of late C19 to early C20 date. 1st floor of plaster and applied timber-framing; ground floor of stone. 3 window bays. 4-light casements with modern leaded glazing to 1st floor. On ground floor, from left to right hand end, two 2-tier, 2-light casement windows with diamond and lozenge shaped lead glazing; door with cover strips at right hand end. Once The Sun Inn. Large wrought iron lamp bracket at south angle of building.

Bow House, The Cemetery Gate, The Abbey Gate House, No 2 including premises occupied by Gilham Bros, No 3 including premises occupied by Gilham Bros form a group with No 88, The Conduit, No 90 and Saints John Building (The Parade), Cheap Street.

Listing NGR: ST6386516513