Listed Building record MDO12278 - Building at Rear of No 20 South Street, Bridport

A three-storey red brick warehouse extension to No. 20 South Street. It forms part of a substantial purpose-built premises combining industrial and domestic accommodation at Nos. 20 and 22 South Street. No. 20 was built by Samuel Gundry in 1764-5, who was using No. 22 as a warehouse for his business as a tallowchandler at the time.

To the rear of No. 20 South Street is a three-storey red brick extension with a modillion eaves cornice and coped gable ends. There is a loading door on first floor. This building may have been used as a warehouse. It forms part of a substantial purpose-built premises combining industrial and domestic accommodation at Nos. 20 and 22 South Street. No. 20 was built by Samuel Gundry in 1764-5, who was using No. 22 as a warehouse for his business as a tallowchandler at the time. <1> No 20 was built in 1764-5 by Samuel Gundry, tallowchandler, who was at that date using No 22 as his warehouse. No 22 had previously been the home of the Rev Thomas Collins, the Unitarian minister. Red brick. Pitched slate roofs. Coped gable ends. No 22 has contemporary brick stacks. 3 storeys and attics. Wooden console-shaped modillions to eaves. 3 ranges each of sashes with keystones and glazing bars (except for 2nd floor of No 22 which has casements). Central 1st floor window of No 22 is a slightly lower, segment headed casement with curious-shaped fascia board above. Modern shop fronts. 3-centred arch with keystone to central carriage entrance of former Tannery building behind. Spur stones under arch. Cobbled courtyard from arch extending to rear. <4>

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