Falcon House (EHER 25260)

Late 15 to early 16th century timber-framed house.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: No 4 Falcon Square (Falcon House, formerly listed as Falcon Inn). House of the early 16th century or earlier with later alterations. RCHM 12. Grade II. <1> The Falcon Inn was built probably in the later part of the 15th century, but was extensively altered in the 16th century, and has 18th century and modern additions at the back. A carved stone shaft of the 12th century in the cellar, and the 15th century doorways in the central passage deserve notice. On the south-west front the upper storey projects and is supported by five brackets, of which two are carved. The central chimney-stack is apparently of the 16th century, but has been mutilated and covered with cement. <2> 1999. Assessment. The former Falcon Inn, still retains evidence for medieval shop-fronts facing on to the market-place. Most of these were subsequently removed to make space for a carriageway to the rear of the inn. <3> See also: <4>