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© David Sanderson
IoE Number:
265915
Location:
GEORGE HOTEL, HIGH STREET (north side)
GLASTONBURY, MENDIP, SOMERSET
Photographer:
David Sanderson
Date Photographed:
05 September 1999
Date listed:
21 June 1950
Date of last amendment:
21 June 1950
Grade
I
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HIGH STREET
1.
1133
(North Side)
George Hotel and
Pilgrims' Inn
ST 4958 7/35 21.6.50.
I GV
2.
Late C15. Originally the Pilgrims' Inn, a hospice of the Abbey. 3 storeys. Whole
front divided into 3 tiers of panels with traceried heads. Right of centre is
entrance with 3-centred arched head. Above are 3 carved panels with arms of the
Abbey and Edward IV. To left is 3-storey splayed bay with a 4-light mullioned
window to each floor. Splayed piers with panelled sides at quoins. Moulded strings.
Crenellated parapet with roof gables behind. Stone shaft and bracket supporting
inn sign. Small bell-turret freestanding on parapet to right. Interior has stone
newel staircase, panelled 'Abbot's Parlour', extensive cellars etc. Long range
of post-medieval buildings attached to rear.
All the listed buildings from Crown Hotel to No 11 (North side) and Nos 2 to 10, with No 12
(South side), and the Market Cross and Nos 6 to 9 (consec) Market Place form an extremely
important group.