List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: THE WEIGH HOUSE
List entry Number: 1092049
Location
THE WEIGH HOUSE, FRENCH STREET
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| City of Southampton | Unitary Authority | |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II*
Date first listed: 14-Jul-1953
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 135819
Asset Groupings
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
1. FRENCH STREET
5239 (east side)
The Weigh House
SU 4111 3/124 14.7.53
II*
2.
Mid C13 and C15. The shell of a mediaeval building which probably originally
housed the king's weigh beam. It is also mentioned in 1454 as the Paysage
House of the Earl of Warwick. One storey stone with C13 window in north wall
of 2 trefoiled lights with a quatrefoiled circle in the stonework between
their heads, and blocked C13 doorway in east wall. Four centred C15 doorway
to French Street. Scheduled as an ancient monument.
Listing NGR: SU4190811158
Selected Sources
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National Grid Reference: SU 41928 11108
Map
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