5 High Petergate

5 High Petergate is a historic building in the city centre of York, in England.

5 High Petergate
The building in 2023
General information
Address	York, England
Coordinates	53°57′45″N 1°05′05″W
Completed	c. 1700
Renovated	Early 19th century (alterations and extensions) 20th century (shopfront)
Technical details
Floor count	3
Designations
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name	5 and 5A, High Petergate
Designated	14 June 1954
Reference no.	1257617

The building originated as a three-storey timber-framed building, constructed in about 1600. In about 1700, it was rebuilt in brick, retaining three storeys, and also having attics and a cellar. In the early 19th century, extensions were added at the rear, while in the 20th century, a shopfront was inserted at ground floor level, facing onto Low Petergate.^[1][2] The building was Grade II* listed in 1954.^[2]

The brick front is limewashed. It is topped by a cornice, with a drainpipe head in the centre, dated 1763. Inside, much early plasterwork survives. The building's main staircase dates from the early 19th century, while its rear staircase is late 18th-century. The front room on the first floor is panelled, and has pilasters of the Ionic order flanking the fireplace.^[1][2]

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  The drainpipe head

See also

• Grade II* listed buildings in the City of York