Castle Keep in the Grounds of Newton Park
CASTLE KEEP IN THE GROUNDS OF NEWTON PARK
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1129476
- Date first listed:
- 24-Sept-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Castle Keep in the Grounds of Newton Park
- Statutory Address:
- CASTLE KEEP IN THE GROUNDS OF NEWTON PARK
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1129476
- Date first listed:
- 24-Sept-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Castle Keep in the Grounds of Newton Park
- Statutory Address 1:
- CASTLE KEEP IN THE GROUNDS OF NEWTON PARK
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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.
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:
- CASTLE KEEP IN THE GROUNDS OF NEWTON PARK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Bath and North East Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Newton St. Loe
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 69402 63979
Details
ST 66 SE NEWTON ST. LOE NEWTON PARK
7/134 Castle Keep in the Grounds of Newton Park G.V. I
A large, fortified tower, formerly known as a keep, but actually part of a fortified manor house. C14, altered and remodelled C16 and late C17, restored C19, porch added C18. Rubble, freestone dressings, hipped slate roof set back and concealed behind a tall, embattled ashlar parapet which is inset with shields of arms, moulded string and gargoyles. Irregular L-plan with C16 extension to north and C18 projecting porch. 3 storeys and vaulted basement. South Elevation. Three 4-light cross windows in hollow chamfered surrounds and with segmental heads, and under dripmoulds. West Elevation. In the centre is a part square and part circular stairtower with a quatrefoil parapet and 2-light windows with cusped heads. Blocked windows at south end. Single storey, C18 projecting entrance at north west: 2 large 4-centred arches, one blocked and embattled parapet. Inverted V-mark of former wing. Lower, 2 storey wing at north has two 2-light casement windows in hollow surrounds and with segmental heads, under dripmoulds. Interior. Chamfered and 4-centre headed doorway leads to a vaulted chamber at the south end: adjoining chamber with a garderobe. Stone newel stair. The room on the 3rd floor has a C17 freestone fireplace in a moulded surround and with a 4-centred head and a moulded overmantel. Scheduled as an Ancient Monument - Avon County No. 122. (C.J. Arnold, Proceedings of Somersetshire Archaeology and Natural History Society, 1980).
Listing NGR: ST6940263978
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 32584
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society in Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society, (1980)
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic interest in England, Part 1 Avon,
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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