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: BLACKFRIARS ARTS CENTRE
List entry Number: 1389013
Location
BLACKFRIARS ARTS CENTRE, SPAIN LANE
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
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| Lincolnshire | Boston | District Authority | |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II*
Date first listed: 27-Mar-1949
Date of most recent amendment: 15-Nov-1999
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 486475
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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
BOSTON
TF3243NE SPAIN LANE
716-1/10/180 (South side)
27/05/49 Blackfriars Arts Centre
(Formerly Listed as:
SPAIN LANE
(South side)
Blackfriars)
GV II*
Refectory range of Dominican Friary, now an arts centre.
Building heavily restored and altered 1963. Coursed and
squared limestone rubble with ashlar dressings. C20 plain
tiled roof and C20 wirecut brick gable end to east.
EXTERIOR: 2 storeys, irregular 7-bay front, with moulded
string course and C20 chamfered stone cornice. Beneath the
string course are 5 projecting chamfered stone corbels. To the
right a C20 broad arched opening containing recessed
contemporary entrance doors. To left 2 small round openings,
in situ on C18 print of building, with between a blocked
opening. Further to the left 2 C14 pointed openings with
chamfered surrounds with between a taller segmental-headed
opening with recessed blocking. To 1st floor 4 restored
2-light openings with pointed stone heads and chamfered
mullions and three 2-light timber casements, with timber
lintels. All windows with lead cames. Rebuilt eastern gable
with casement windows of 1963 date.
INTERIOR: retains 2 plain low stone arches and a repositioned
C17 stair with large turned balusters, panelled newels with
ball finials, moulded handrails.
Listing NGR: TF3289643921
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National Grid Reference: TF 32896 43921
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