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Former Corn Exchange, Newark-on-Trent
The former corn exchange at Newark-on-Trent is a Grade II listed building (English Heritage ID:384947 Link
British Listed Buildings). A datestone in the centre of the parapet above the doors, carries the date 1847 in (Roman numerals MDCCCXLVII).
The building has a central, square tower with pilastered corners and pedimented gable, topped with an octagonal dome with finial. On each face a blank dial draped with a sheaf. Life-size supporting figures of Agriculture and Commerce sit either side of the tower.
British Listed Buildings). A datestone in the centre of the parapet above the doors, carries the date 1847 in (Roman numerals MDCCCXLVII).The building has a central, square tower with pilastered corners and pedimented gable, topped with an octagonal dome with finial. On each face a blank dial draped with a sheaf. Life-size supporting figures of Agriculture and Commerce sit either side of the tower.
by David Dixon
Created: Sun, 15 Sep 2013, Updated: Sun, 15 Sep 2013
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