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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: STAR HOTEL

List entry Number: 1092053

Location

STAR HOTEL, 26 AND 27, HIGH 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: 135830

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. HIGH STREET 5239 (east side)

Nos 26 and 27 (Star Hotel) SU 4211 4/133 14.7.53

II*

2. Lower 3 storeys probably pre-1800, the fourth storey added and the whole stuccoed circa 1830-1840. Stuccoed with rusticated ground floor. Roof concealed by ball moulded balustrade at roof level with central Royal Arms in colour. Small cornice and stringcourse above second floor. Projecting balcony to whole front at first floor level with contemporary cast iron railings. Upper floors have 8 windows. The first floor has 6 windows and a large 3-light central window with stuccoed fanlight in segmental arch and console keystone. Large stuccoed wavy star over. Ground floor has 6 windows. Glazing bars have gone in some windows and some windows have been altered to casements. Contemporary rainwater heads flank centre. Central segmental arched yard entrance. Small moulded caps at springing of arch. Original doors, boarded and studded with large nails. Inscription to left of central arch on a stone reads "Coach to London (Sundays excepted) Alresford, Alton performs 10 hours".

Listing NGR: SU4206011432

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National Grid Reference: SU 42030 11425

Map

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