The Spread Eagle Hotel

MIDHURST SOUTH STREET (west side) SU 8821 21/60 The Spread Eagle Hotel 18.6.59 GV II*

Hotel. The main portion of the hotel is made up of 2 originally separate buildings, now united. The northern of these is an L-shaped building of which the north west wing was formerly separately listed in West Street as 'Premises adjoining the Spread Eagle Hotel, Occupier Willshire, Fishmonger'. This is a timber-framed building, probably of C15 date containing the Lounge Bar etc. The hotel sign gives the date as 1430. Painted brick infilling. Some close-studding. First floor oversails on brackets. Curved braces. Tiled roof. Casement windows with diamond-shaped panes. Overhanging gable at north end of east front. The north front has 2 small bays on ground floor and over these a sloping tiled hood. 2 storeys. 4 windows facing east, 4 windows facing north. The south building, originally separate, is an early C18 house. Painted brick. Stone stringcourse. Dentilled eaves cornice. hipped tiled roof. Windows in stone surrounds with keyblocks and glazing bars intact. Recessed doorway with spayed reveals. 2 storeys and attic. 5 windows and 2 window-spaces. 3 dormers. Modern additions behind. The Hotel also spreads into 2 former Mid C19 painted brick cottages in West Street.

Listing NGR: SU8868021412