Gatehouse Approx 15M to SE of Weare Giffard Hall

GATEHOUSE APPROX 15M TO SE OF WEARE GIFFARD HALL

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
I
List Entry Number:
1105108
Date first listed:
16-Jan-1952
List Entry Name:
Gatehouse Approx 15M to SE of Weare Giffard Hall
Statutory Address:
GATEHOUSE APPROX 15M TO SE OF WEARE GIFFARD HALL

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
I
List Entry Number:
1105108
Date first listed:
16-Jan-1952
Date of most recent amendment:
19-Oct-1988
List Entry Name:
Gatehouse Approx 15M to SE of Weare Giffard Hall
Statutory Address 1:
GATEHOUSE APPROX 15M TO SE OF WEARE GIFFARD HALL

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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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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.

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Location

Statutory Address:
GATEHOUSE APPROX 15M TO SE OF WEARE GIFFARD HALL

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

County:
Devon
District:
Torridge (District Authority)
Parish:
Weare Giffard
National Grid Reference:
SS 46679 22101

Details

WEARE GIFFARD SS4622 15/216 Gatehouse approx 15m 16.1.52 to SE of Weare Giffard Hall. (formerly listed as Weare Giffard (house and gatehouse). GV. 1 Gatehouse. Late C15. Coursed slatestone rubble, with crenellated parapet above plain string course. 2 storeys. Label mould over late C15 two-light window with cinquefoiled round-arched heads, flanked by relief-carved heraldic shields. Hood mould over moulded basket-arched gateway; late C15 panelled and studded double doors have relief-carved lozenges to each panel and carved lions rampant at top. Similar windows, restored in early C19, to each side wall. Rear: similar early C19 windows above similar late C15 gateway. Interior: mid C19 panelled door set in early C17 ovolo-moulded wood architrave.

Listing NGR: SS4667222100

Legacy

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Legacy System number:
91537
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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