Gatehouse at Martholme
GATEHOUSE AT MARTHOLME, MARTHOLME LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1072735
- Date first listed:
- 11-Jul-1966
- List Entry Name:
- Gatehouse at Martholme
- Statutory Address:
- GATEHOUSE AT MARTHOLME, MARTHOLME LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1072735
- Date first listed:
- 11-Jul-1966
- List Entry Name:
- Gatehouse at Martholme
- Statutory Address 1:
- GATEHOUSE AT MARTHOLME, MARTHOLME LANE
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:
- GATEHOUSE AT MARTHOLME, MARTHOLME LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lancashire
- District:
- Hyndburn (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SD 75271 33777
Details
GREAT HARWOOD MARTHOLME LANE SD 73 SE 3/73 Gatehouse at Martholme 11.7.1966 GV II*
Gatehouse, dated 1561. Sandstone rubble with quoins, restored stone slate roof with gable copings and kneelers, finial at left gable, one chimney on ridge, another at right gable. Three-bay rectangular plan. Two storeys; symmetrical front and rear: in centre a wide rounded and chamfered arch (originally open, now glazed), above this a square recess with a cast plaque with shield and helm, lettered at the bottom corners "15" "61"; in centre of 1st floor a large mullion and transom window with 8 round- headed lights; otherwise 2 windows each floor, all with 3 round-headed lights. Rear is the same except that it has no side windows at 1st floor. Left return wall has a similar 3 light window at 1st floor, and pointed light at ground floor. Modern addition at right end, with ex situ furnishings. Restored from derelict condition recently.
Listing NGR: SD7527133777
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 183876
- 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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