9 Agincourt Street, Monmouth Explained

9 Agincourt Street, Monmouth
Type:Commercial
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:51.8116°N -2.715°W
Location:Monmouth, Monmouthshire
Built:C.17th century
Architecture:Georgian
Governing Body:Privately owned
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:No.9 Agincourt Street
Designation1 Date:27 June 1952
Designation1 Number:2242

9 Agincourt Street, Monmouth, Wales is a late 17th century townhouse which became the estate office of the agent of the Dukes of Beaufort in the mid 19th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. In commercial use since its construction, it now houses a firm of architects.

History

Cadw suggests a construction date close to 1700. The building was refaced in the 19th century and has since been unaltered externally. During the mid-19th century, the building was owned by the Dukes of Beaufort and used as the estate office for their substantial Monmouthshire land holdings. It was converted by a firm of architects in the late 20th century and now houses their offices.[1] The architects were responsible for the conversion of the nearby Beaufort Arms Hotel.

Architecture and description

The building is rendered, under a roof of Welsh slate. Of two storeys, with an attic, it has a double-front plan. The architectural historian John Newman noted the "botched" pediment while the Monmouth historian Keith Kissack recorded its Grecian fanlight. The interior has a notable dog-leg staircase dating from the late 17th century and a complete early 19th century strong-room, installed when the building was used as a solicitors' office. The building is listed Grade II*.

References

. Keith Kissack. Monmouth and its Buildings. 2003. Logaston Press. Woonton Almeley. 978-1-904396-01-7. 55143853.

. John Newman (architectural historian). The Buildings of Wales. Gwent/Monmouthshire. 2000. Penguin. London. 0-14-071053-1.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Graham Frecknall Architecture & Design. www.gfarchitects.co.uk.