Description

1.
1054
SO 8963
1/15
24.10.51

FRIAR STREET
(North Side)

Nos 73 to 77 (odd)
(The Old Cock Inn)

II

GV

2.
(Abuts No 71.) Dated 1712. An unusual "Gothick" composition. Roughcast. 2
storeys. 2 stone mullioned 3-light windows with trefoiled heads, an early C19
doorcase and window to lower storey. Small covered arched gateway on right
hand. Above the arch is a grotesque human head with toad issuing from mouth,
popularly reputed to be satirical portrait of Judge Jeffreys. On right hand
is a gabled bay over higher level, the gable surmounted by weather-vane and
cock, with obelisk finials at the sides. Large original Gothic window of Decorated
tracery, removed from the demolished church of St Nicholas. Early C19 moulded
wood doorcase, with, above, a stone head of a medieval knight (probably from
St Nicholas'). A moulded wood panel affixed to wall is painted and inscribed
"Licensed in l0th year of Queen Anne". Slate roof. 2 dormers with 2-light
pointed casements.

All the listed buildings from Nos 53 to 81 (odd) form a group.

Listing NGR: SO8981963451

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26633657

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Recommended Books

• 
  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets