47, Kirkgate

No. 47 Kirkgate is a house that has been converted into a hotel. It dates from the late 18th century and has undergone restoration in the 20th century. The building is constructed of pinkish-brown brick in Flemish bond, featuring magnesian limestone and red brick dressings, topped with a Welsh slate roof. It has a central hall plan and stands three storeys tall with five bays.

At the base, there is a three-course ashlar plinth and ashlar quoins at the ends. Access is via four steps leading to a six-fielded panel door, which is set beneath an oblong fanlight and framed by a magnesian limestone architrave topped with a triangular pediment supported by consoles. The ground and first floor windows have ashlar cill bands and are sash windows with glazing bars, although the window above the door is false. On the second floor, there are six-pane sashes, with the central window also being false. All windows are set under flat arches made of red gauged brick, each featuring triple ashlar keystones.

Additional architectural details include an ashlar modillion eaves band, ashlar coping, and the remains of a kneeler on the left gable. There are end stacks, and the interior features shutters on some windows, although it has not been fully inspected.