3 Dovecot Street

Known for being one of the earliest buildings it presently looks out of place, squashed between more recent buildings much higher than it. Probably early to mid 19th Century in origin it is difficult to see the brick work due to rendering on the first and second floors (windows indicate two floors, although they must be small in stature) and a modern shop façade constructed of stainless steel and wood. One small brick chimney is visible giving the only indication of Flemish bonding.

Although the ground floor is a newsagents, it is possible that the upper storeys having living space. Materials used: The property is constructed of brick in Flemish bond, the majority of which is covered by render. The roof is slate and gable in form. Number of storeys: 3 Fenestration and doorways: The ground floor shop front has two large pane windows and a single entrance in its centre. A single window in the form of rectangular wooden astragals with small panes. The second floor window is similar, but smaller and conforms more closely to a sash window.