History:
A Norman castle was built about 1075 and apparently demolished in 1484. The site stood derelict until the late twentieth century when it was built over and now includes a bus station and a modern housing development.
A small part of the curtain wall survives at the junction of Castle Dyke and Bath Row. From the doorway within it hustings were held until around 1971, the candidates speaking from a position above the crowd.
Location:
The outhouses are located on the corner
of Castle Dyke and Bath Row, opposite
the Lammas Bridge on Town Meadows.
Description:
A Grade II listed corner building of
approximately 14th century date. The
building is most probably the remains
of the Great Hall and comprises of
outhouses with 3 splayed arches with the
centre having an ancient iron studded
door.
Note:
Anceint Monument, Grade II listed.
Planning:
All enquiries regarding planning should
be made to South Kesteven District
Council Planning Department
(01476) 406080.
Tenure:
We understand that the property is
freehold.
Solicitors:
Geoffrey Tew & Co, Granby House,
173 London Road, Leicester LE2 1EG
Tel: (0116) 255 6200 ~ Ref: G Tew
GUIDE PRICE: £20,000 - £25,000 + VAT
AUCTION
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Leicester Racecourse
Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AL
http://www.shonkibrothers.com/Documents/Auction
