17-18 Market Place – Nationwide

Nationwide can trace its history back to 1846

The ashlar masonry building method was introduced to the British Isles by the Romans.

Brief History

17-18 Market Place was built around 1820 and is Grade II listed.

Current Condition

The three-storey building is painted ashlar stone on the upper storeys. It is in good condition and is a handsome building despite the corporate Nationwide shop front on the ground floor. There are some staining and flaking paint at parapet level, suggesting that the gutter behind is blocked.