Prysten House, Grade I listed merchant house in Plymouth, England
Prysten House is a three-story merchant house built from limestone with a U-shaped floor plan. The facade features Tudor-style window dressings, granite bay windows with stone mullions, and a slate roof with original chimney stacks positioned along the side walls.
The building was constructed around 1498 and expanded in 1635, retaining its basic structure ever since. It survived World War II damage while many neighboring structures around it were heavily destroyed.
The building shows how wealthy medieval merchants lived and ran their businesses in one of England's busiest ports. Visitors can sense the commercial activity and daily routines that defined this trading community.
The house sits in the old town center next to St Andrew's Church and is easy to reach on foot. Since it operates as a restaurant today, visitors can experience the interior while dining or simply view the historic facade from outside.
The name suggests ecclesiastical origins, but the house never served as a priest's residence. It got its name simply because of its close proximity to the neighboring church.
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