Tudor Rose

LONG STREET 1. 1625 (North-West Side) Tudor Rose (Formerly listed as premises occupied by George Pike, Hardware) ST 6316 1/135 28.11.50. II* GV 2. Late medieval building of timber-framed structure with 2-storey rough ashlar front to street; the timber-framed structure is thought to have extended further east. New plaintile roof. 1st floor has two 4-light wood casements with lead glazing. Ground floor has one 5-light stone mullioned window with hoodmould. In centre is early C19 shop front with glazed door and splayed bay retaining glazing bars. Another door on right hand side. Interior has moulded ceiling beans with carved bosses showing Tudor Roses at junctions. Stone fireplaces. A mural of an unknown bishop, dateable to about 1500, was uncovered during 1962 restoration on a ground floor timber-framed partition; this has now been restored and re-hung close to its original position. At one time this building formed part of the Castle Tavern. [See G H D Pitman, "Exploring Sherborne" p59 and see records in Sherborne Museum]. _ Premises occupied by Henry Durrant Antiques, premises occupied by Bernard of Mayfair, premises occupied by C M Hunt and Sons, Tudor Rose, St John's, Building adjoining St John's to east, Premises occupied by The China Gallery and premises occupied by Child's Garage form a group.

Listing NGR: ST6394316548