7 and 8 King Street, Bristol

7 and 8 King Street
Location within Bristol
General information
Town or city Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°27′06″N 2°35′37″W / 51.4518°N 2.5937°WCoordinates: 51°27′06″N 2°35′37″W / 51.4518°N 2.5937°W
Completed 1665
Technical details
Structural system Timber frame[1]

7 and 8 King Street are a pair of historic houses situated on King Street in Bristol, England.

They date from 1665.[1] During restoration in 1976 it was found that recycled ships timbers had been used for much of the oak studding and bracing in the buildings, and barrel staves had been used as laths.[1] The oriel window of number 7 is an original feature, whilst the windows of number 8 were replaced during the eighteenth century. [1]

7 and 8 King Street have been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building.[1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Nos. 7 & 8 King Street". Images of England. Retrieved 2007-05-24.