53 and 55, High Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 (Grade II)
53 and 55, High Street is a grade two (II) listed building in Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12. It was first listed in 1950.
About 53 and 55, High Street
ST 9063 MELKSHAM HIGH STREET (west side)
7/101 Nos 53 and 55 (formerly listed as Nos 33 and 35) 29.9.50
Wrongly shown on O.S. map as Nos 33 and 35.
Two shops in block. Early C18. Roughcast rubblestone, stone slate hipped roof. 2 storeys and attic, 4 windows. C20 shop fronts to ground floor. First floor has four stone cross windows, and moulded eaves cornice with blocking course. Two hipped dormers above No 55. Left return has three cross windows to first floor and continuation of eaves cornice and blocking course from front, with decorated cast-iron rainwater head to right. To rear is ashlar C19 wing with sashes. Included despite C20 shop fronts and for group value with No 1 Bank Street (q.v.) which is part of same C18 block.
Where is 53 and 55, High Street?
53 and 55, High Street is located on 53 and 55, High Street, in Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12.
Key Facts
| Grid Reference | ST9048463833 |
| Easting, Northing | 390483.7191, 163833.4969 |
| Latitude, Longitude | 51.373476, -2.138102 |
| Grade listing | II (two) |
| English Heritage List Entry Number | 1021728 |