Wharf House

SU 19 NE KEMPSFORD WHARF LANE (south end)

8/112 Wharf House

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Former wharf and wharfinger's house on Thames and Severn Canal. c1789. Roughcast on stone plinth with alternating stone quoins also rendered over, slate roof, no stacks visible. Single large range, 2 storeys and central attic below pediment. Wide shallow pediment with stone banding and oval glazed oculus across centre of band at base. Central section below has 2 windows, 4-pane sashes (originally 12-pane) in plain stone surrounds with keystone. Two similar on ground floor and central doorway with same surrounds partially masked by C19 gabled timber porch. Fire insurance plaque over (name of company not visible). Flanking wings originally had 12-pane sash each on first floor, now half blockers with 2-light wood casements in upper half. Door below with continuous vertical stone surround for door and window. The side wings were the original wharf and both retain original stone floors on ground floor. Parapet wall at top masks slope of roof which continues line of pediment. One of 3 identical buildings - also at Cirencester (demolished) and Cricklade (altered) - and in nearly original condition.

Listing NGR: SU1593696746