Английская Википедия:27 Old Market Street, Usk

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Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox historic site 27 Old Market Street, Usk, Monmouthshire, forms part of a range of terraced houses which were originally the Great House of Roger Williams, High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in the mid-16th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History and description

The original building, "of exceptional height",Шаблон:Sfn was constructed in the middle of the 16th century as a townhouse by Roger Williams of Llangybi.[1] The house comprised the entire range, from No.s 17-27.[2]

27, Old Market Street, UskWilliams was High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1561-2 and had purchased the majority of the remains of Usk Priory following the Dissolution in 1536-41.[2] Williams must also have had access to the remains of Usk Castle as much of the stone for the construction of his house came from that site.[1]

In the early 19th century, the house was divided into a number of separate dwellings and many of the interior fittings, including the main staircase, were removed.[2] As at May 2021, No.27 is for sale.[3]

The building is of stone, party colour-washed and partly rendered.Шаблон:Sfn The interior of No.27 retains its original ceiling plasterwork. The architectural historian John Newman described the ceiling on the lower floor as decorated with "rosettes, shields and floral sprigs."Шаблон:Sfn No.27 is designated a Grade II* listed building on account of these ceilings.[1] The remaining buildings in the range are designated Grade II listed buildings.[2]

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