NHER 26397 (Building record) - The Festival House, 39 to 41 St Andrew's Street

Festival House public house and dwelling.
19th century public house (known as the Festival House until 1992) and dwelling, situated above 15th century undercroft. Brick vault on flint walls. Four bays, divided into two sets of two by details of vaulting which is quadripartite with double order ribs, north walls thickened; present entrance is from 17th century cellar to north, replacing earlier opening in this area.
Listed Grade II* for undercroft
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NLA), 8 July 1992.

2000. Source [1] noted that during repairs a 15th century window was found in the above ground section. It was reported to the city council.
E. Rose (NLA), 21 December 2000.

24 January 2001. Visit.
Window is in north wall at east end. Three lights with roll moulded mullions and jambs, iron glazing bars (one replaced in antiquity). Window was found behind modern boarding so no other fabric exposed, but shows that standing building must include pre 19th century work. Date late 15th/early 16th century. Note also that the side walls of the undercroft are of modern materials; it may have extended further.
Workmen stated that a lead cloth seal dated 1575, a clay pipe with tobacco, a comb and other items were found.
E. Rose (NLA), 25 January 2001.