46 And 46A, Silver Street

Nos 46 and 46A on Silver Street are a building dating from the 16th century or earlier, which was refronted in the 18th century. The structure features a timber frame and has a slate-hung, painted front that rises three stories and includes a parapet. The roof is steep, hipped, and covered with old tiles. The upper floors have three windows, with one dummy window on the right side of the second floor. The windows are flush framed sashes with later glazing. The ground floor has modern shop fronts. The rear elevation includes a stone gable and two small gables, with No 46A also being tile hung. There are irregular windows, including an original two-light timber window with ogee-headed lights. The building is part of a group that includes The Poultry Cross and Nos 36 to 52 (even) and is also associated with the rear elevations of Nos 1 to 17 (odd) Minster Street and St Thomas's Church in St Thomas's Square.