Noah'S Ark

ST 47 SE 4/93

NAILSEA C.P STATION ROAD (South side) Noah's Ark

II

Detached house, now 3 occupations. Possibly late C17 but much modified in C19 and C20. Rubble, double roman tile roof coped verges to original block. Rectangular probably through passage original building with later wing back left, lean-to to right gable, and wing at back parallel with original building: this wing and the back wing, No 91 not of special interest. Main front is a lofty 2-storeys and attic, near symmetrical front. Ground floor has 4-light casement to voussoir head, left and similar C20, right; at first floor two 3-light casements, both to cambered heads. Two lay-lights to roof. Plank doors centre and far right, each to C19 gabled hood; lean-to right over plank door. Right return has single light in stone surround to attic. Left return has 2-light casement at ground floor on a small 2-light to attic. On the front of the building at first floor is a painted Noah's Ark sign - presumably indicating a former inn - and a date of 1660. Interior not inspected, but may be of interest.

Listing NGR: ST4762670567