Gatehouse to west of Manor Farmhouse, Whatley - Somerset Council (UA)

Gatehouse, C15 built from random local limestone rubble with a plain tile roof. Two storeys, all window openings blocked apart from left side of ground floor. The arched entry is slightly left of centre and there is a Tudor arch doorway within the passage. Rear has stone steps to first floor doorway on the left side. The building is showing signs of structural movement to the south gable and significant deflection to the roof. Some areas of stone work are very weak, particularly around the small door under the arch. The vegetation to the east side needs to be removed.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Gatehouse to west of Manor Farmhouse

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1175158

Local Planning Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Site Type:

Gatehouse

Location

Building Name:

Gatehouse to west of Manor Farmhouse

Unitary Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Parish:

Whatley

Parliamentary Constituency:

Frome and East Somerset

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Private