Old Buckhurst, the Gateway to the North West of the House
OLD BUCKHURST, THE GATEWAY TO THE NORTH WEST OF THE HOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1028066
- Date first listed:
- 26-Nov-1953
- List Entry Name:
- Old Buckhurst, the Gateway to the North West of the House
- Statutory Address:
- OLD BUCKHURST, THE GATEWAY TO THE NORTH WEST OF THE HOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1028066
- Date first listed:
- 26-Nov-1953
- List Entry Name:
- Old Buckhurst, the Gateway to the North West of the House
- Statutory Address 1:
- OLD BUCKHURST, THE GATEWAY TO THE NORTH WEST OF THE HOUSE
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:
- OLD BUCKHURST, THE GATEWAY TO THE NORTH WEST OF THE HOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- East Sussex
- District:
- Wealden (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Withyham
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ4903035057
Details
WITHYHAM
1. 5208
Old Buckhurst, the gateway to the north-west of the house
TQ 43 NE 5/132
26.11.53
II
2.
The original home of the Sackville family stood here before they moved to Knole in Kent. This was built for Sir Richard Sackville before and comprised a complete courtyard. The principal remains of this comprise a stone gateway with a higher stair turret. Carriage archway through ground floor with four centred head. Two tiers of three light windows above on inner side. Flanking buttresses with finials. Castellated parapet. Part of the remaining house was pulled down in the early C17 and the materials used to build Sackville College at East Grinstead.
Listing NGR: TQ4903035057
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 296884
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 14 East Sussex,
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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