2020
SP2865 : Warwick buildings [68]
taken 4 years ago, near to Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Warwick buildings [68]
Northgate House, Northgate is a fine late 17th century building in red brick. The old North Gate to the town had been removed by the early sixteenth century and its exact location is not known. The inn and cottages which previously occupied the site were destroyed in the fire of Warwick, 1694 and this building replaced them. Called the finest pair of semi-detached houses in the country, the left hand side is Northgate House whilst the right hand side is always known as Northgate. Now owned by Warwickshire County Council it has been used as staff club and is now a conference centre. There is fine sundial on the right side of the building - see
SP2865 : Warwick features [11]. Listed, grade II*, with details at:
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A market town and county town of Warwickshire, Warwick lies on the River Avon, 11 miles (18 kilometres) south of Coventry. There is evidence of unbroken habitation from the 6th century AD with signs of Neolithic and Roman activity before that date. It was a Saxon burh in the 9th century and Warwick Castle was built during the Norman Conquest. Much of the town was destroyed in The Great Fire of Warwick in 1694. Warwick Racecourse is located just west of the town centre. The Grand Union Canal passes through the town and the restored Saltisford Canal Arm is close to the town centre.
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