17-23 Stamford New Road
Location/Address
17-23 Stamford New Road, Altrincham
Type
Description
This three-storey terraced building is built from red stock brick and laid in a Flemish brick bond. The roof is pitched cladded with blue slate and has external brick chimneys and a shaped gable with terracotta detailing. The building features many different types of windows; the ground-floor windows are wide in shape to accommodate the businesses purpose, whereas the first floor has oriel windows and vertical sliding sash windows which have stone sills, headers and pediment detailing. The second floor also has vertical sliding sash windows which have stone sills and headers; in-addition the building also has wide shaped semi-circular windows which have a stone and terracotta arch which features keystones. The doorways to the different properties were predominantly half timbered and half glazed, nevertheless just clear glazed doorways remain. Other architectural features include rounded pilasters, stone detailing and replacement shop fronts. 23 Stamford New Road (Nat West) has a splayed corner addressing Wood Street. The building has a regular form and a symmetrical composition.
Identified as a 'positive contributor' to the Stamford New Road Conservation Area.
Statement of Significance
Age
Late 19th century
Date Listed
20 Jun 2023
Last Updated
09 Jan 2022
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