Building record 1245480300 - 16 HIGH STREET
Summary
Nineteenth century classical-style house on the High Street, built in 1834, now a shop.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1311370: NO 16 HIGH STREET
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Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE (Built 1834, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- SHOP (20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Grade II. 1834 for Dr Rumsey by Gilbert Scott. One of his earliest works. Simplified Neoclassical style. Red brick, 3 storeys, 4 sash windows with glazing bars in reveals under cutter flat arches. Modern shop window with no cornice to fascia. On left archway to passage containing stone plaque inscribed with date of construction and name of owner. Nos 14A, 16 & 18 form a group (B1).
1 of only 3 classical buildings by Scott in Buckinghamshire and his second professional commission. [Full description and original design](B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC3584 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1973. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST. p29.
- <2>SBC15132 Article in serial: Ian Toplis. 1975. 'SIR GILBERT SCOTT'S CLASSICAL WORK IN BUCKS', IN RECS OF BUCKS 20 PP93-99. Vol 20. pp94-95,99; Plates 1-2.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 95930 01555 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHESHAM, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Sep 21 2020 8:25PM
