Houndsgate (also known as Hounds Gate) is an historic street in the centre of the city of

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between St Peter’s Square and Castle Road.

History

The early name for the street was Hungate and it was referred to as such in 1326 and appears in this form on

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’s map of Nottingham of 1610. It is thought it received this name from being where part of the kennels for

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were situated. The paving of the street was the responsibility of the inhabitants of the parish of St. Nicholas, and in 1808 the Grand Jury returned a Bill of Indictment for the poor state of the street The street was repaired in 1809 at a cost of £60 (). The street was bisected in 1958 by the construction of Maid Marian Way, resulting in the loss of several fine properties.

Notable buildings

*1. By

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1887 *3 and 5. Town house. Mid 18th century. Grade II listed. *7 and 9. Town house. Mid 18th century. Grade II listed. *11. Town house. Mid 18th century. Grade II listed *13. Warehouse by

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and Son 1921-22. *15. By G. Bell and Sons. 1886-87. *17-21. James Snook & Co, drapers and haberdashers by

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and

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1894-95. Bridge added in 1923 by Arthur Brewill and

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. * Salutation Inn. 16th century. Grade II listed *Chartwell House. 67 and 69. Town houses. 18th century. Grade II listed *70 and 72. Town house ca. 1900. Grade II listed *74. Offices by James McCartney 1980 *76. Town house ca. 1900. Grade II listed

References

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