8, THE CLOSE
8, THE CLOSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1023586
- Date first listed:
- 28-Feb-1952
- List Entry Name:
- 8, THE CLOSE
- Statutory Address:
- 8, THE CLOSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1023586
- Date first listed:
- 28-Feb-1952
- List Entry Name:
- 8, THE CLOSE
- Statutory Address 1:
- 8, THE CLOSE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- 8, THE CLOSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Salisbury
- National Grid Reference:
- SU 14442 29614
Details
THE CLOSE 1. 1594 No 8 SU 1429 NW 3/54 28.2.52. II* GV 2. Late C17 altered C18. Continuous wing and roof line of No 9 The Close qv. 2 storeys, attic and basement, colourwashed brick with brick hand between storeys. Gable end old tile roof, the eaves bracketed at 1 ft spacing. 3 leaded dormers casements. The fenestration to main floors altered in C18 with 4 windows on 1st floor and 2 to left on ground floor, flush architrave framed sashes, glazing bars intact. One C17 window remains to right hand on ground floor, 2 light leaded casement with stone mullion and transom, stone surround. Other traces of original windows: a blocked stone mullioned and transomed window to right on 1st floor, above 1st floor windows remains of stone heads the original ones. Off centre entrance with C19 glazed door with flat hood on cut brackets and approached by 6 stone steps with C18 guard rails, belled top standards. Basement has 3 2 light stone mullioned leaded casements. Large chimney red brick with irregular group of shafts to left hand of ridge.
All the listed buildings in the Close form an outstanding group.
Listing NGR: SU1444229614
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 318967
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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