6. PRIORITY PROJECTS
Figure 10: Plan summising the key constraints and opportunities for Weighmaster’s House
Existing Condition
The Weighmaster’s House and the Butter Market are currently vacant. Weighmaster’s house is derelict, with its frontage contributing negatively to the character of Church Street and the wider area. Despite the part-collapsed roof, much of the roof structure is considered salvageable and suited to be repairs. The western wall of the Weighmaster’s House contains covered alcoved openings with brick archways, matching the east wall of the Butter Market. The openings on the southern elevation fronting Church Street are boarded up. Internally, a modern mezzanine addition with a part collapsed stair break up the double height space.
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Weighmaster’s House
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Courtyard of the Butter Market
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Portico of the Butter Market
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Church Street
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St Anne’s Church
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Additional recommended Survey / Assessment work: • Structural assessment of the timber beams and outline methodology for repairs and reinstatement
• Asbestos survey • Bird/ Bat surveys
• Opening Up works to west wall
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