The south gate, Southgate Place. Launceston, Launceston - Cornwall (UA)

Gatehouse.C14, slightly remodelled C17, pedestrian gate added 1887. Local rubbletone walls with granite dressings. Pyramidal rag slate roof behind late C19 embattled parapet. Parapet merlons have become loose and some have been dismantled and set down in the parapet gutter for safety.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE SOUTH GATE

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1298820

Local Planning Authority:

Cornwall (UA)

Site Type:

Defence > Town defences

Location

Building Name:

The south gate

Unitary Authority:

Cornwall (UA)

Parish:

Launceston

Parliamentary Constituency:

North Cornwall

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, SM, CA