MUSEUM (THE KNOWLE)

MUSEUM (THE KNOWLE), BARTON TERRACE

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Villa constructed in 1805, of two storeys, stuccoed with a slate roof having a coved eaves cornice and rendered stacks. Read the official list entry to find out more.

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1096681
Date first listed:: 21-Mar-1985
List Entry Name:: MUSEUM (THE KNOWLE)
Statutory Address:: MUSEUM (THE KNOWLE), BARTON TERRACE

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1096681
Date first listed:: 21-Mar-1985
Date of most recent amendment:: 01-Oct-2010
List Entry Name:: MUSEUM (THE KNOWLE)
Statutory Address 1:: MUSEUM (THE KNOWLE), BARTON TERRACE

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.

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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

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.

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Location

Statutory Address:: MUSEUM (THE KNOWLE), BARTON TERRACE

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:: Devon
District:: Teignbridge (District Authority)
Parish:: Dawlish
National Grid Reference:: SX 95777 76637

Details

DAWLISH

367/7/18 BARTON TERRACE 21-MAR-85 DAWLISH (North side) Museum (The Knowle)

II Villa constructed in 1805, of two storeys, stuccoed with a slate roof having a coved eaves cornice and rendered stacks.

EXTERIOR: the symmetrical garden elevation has three sashes, with glazing bars, above three French windows to the ground floor. The gable end has a two storey, single-bay, extension with a round-headed doorcase with semi-circular fanlight and a six-panelled door. The Barton Terrace elevation has a doorcase with reeded pilasters and a fanlight with stained glass. Stretches of masonry wall (some with railings) survive around the perimeter.

INTERIOR: The interior retains some early-C19 features, notably a staircase with mahogany handrail, panelled doors with reeded architraves, moulded cornices, shutters and fireplaces. Another staircase was added in the later C19. Some features have been introduced as museum exhibits. HISTORY: Knowle House, Barton Terrace, was built as a gentleman's residence in 1805. It was one of a number of similar villas located along the terrace, reflecting the rise of Dawlish as a seaside retreat. Knowle House lies adjacent to the leat of the former Town Mills which bounded the garden on its south side. The house has been adapted for use as Dawlish Museum in the later C20.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION Dawlish Museum, Knowle House, is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * It is a villa of 1805 that survives well. * It retains some notable early-C19 interior features, such as fireplaces and joinery. * It has good group value with a number of other listed villas on Barton Terrace.

Listing NGR: SX9577776637

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Legacy System number:: 84336
Legacy System:: LBS

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This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.