The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. SPITAL STREET 5274 (North Side) No 57 (The Royal Oak Public House) TQ 5374 1/57A
II GV
2. A timber-framed building, probably C17 but refaced in C19. 2 storeys and attics. Ground floor painted brick, lst floor applied timber-framing with pebbledashed infill. Tiled roof with 3 dormers. 3 sashes with verticals only. The ground floor has a C19 pub front. On the right hand side is a C19 portion of 2 storeys in matching style having one sash with verticals only and a hipped tiled roof. The interior has exposed beams.
Nos 53 to 57 (odd) form a group.
Listing NGR: TQ5392374122

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.