Descriptive Buildings Record (Level 2) at 10 Silver Street, Gainsborough

The building recording was undertaken in line with a Written Scheme of Investigation (RHA 2023) and conformed, as far as possible, with Level 2 of the Historic England Guidelines (2016). All work was carried out in compliance with the codes of conduct of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA 2022) and complied with the CIfA Standard and Guidance for the archaeological investigation and recording of standing buildings or structures (CIfA 2020). A digital photographic record was taken of the internal and external features of the buildings at a minimum of 10 megapixels, including internal or external fixtures, fittings or features within the building due to be altered or removed as part of the development, and any features of special interest within the building. The building was probably constructed on an old burgage plot that radiates off one of Gainsborough's main commercial roads and which leads to the Market Place. The cornice and rose designs that were recorded have a mixture of classical, floral and simple design elements that are Victorian and Edwardian in style. Due to its long-term use as a mixed commercial and residential complex, the building has had numerous 19th and 20th century additions. Historic photographs indicate that the building was originally four storeys with a basement. Since the time of its erection, the asset has undergone approximately three major phases of building.