Gamehouse Or Ash House Approximately 25 Metres North East of Shelvock Farmhouse
GAMEHOUSE OR ASH HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES NORTH EAST OF SHELVOCK FARMHOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1177462
- Date first listed:
- 21-Aug-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Gamehouse Or Ash House Approximately 25 Metres North East of Shelvock Farmhouse
- Statutory Address:
- GAMEHOUSE OR ASH HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES NORTH EAST OF SHELVOCK FARMHOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1177462
- Date first listed:
- 21-Aug-1986
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 21-Oct-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Gamehouse Or Ash House Approximately 25 Metres North East of Shelvock Farmhouse
- Statutory Address 1:
- GAMEHOUSE OR ASH HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES NORTH EAST OF SHELVOCK FARMHOUSE
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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:
- GAMEHOUSE OR ASH HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 25 METRES NORTH EAST OF SHELVOCK FARMHOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Ruyton-XI-Towns
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 37101 24059
Details
RUYTON-XI-TOWNS C.P. - SJ 32 SE
8/129 Gamehouse or ash-house - approx. 25m north-east of Shelvock Farmhouse 21.8.86 (formerly listed as Game- house or ash-house, Shelvock Farm )
GV II*
Gamehouse or ash-house. Probably mid-to late C17. Squared and dressed sandstone blocks on chamfered plinth; polygonal slate roof with iron weathervane. Polygonal plan. Single storey with moulded eaves cornice. Entrance in south-west side through plank door with pointed strap hinges and large stone lintel. Single tall window with similar lintel to north-east side, possibly formerly a doorway. Blocked ventholes. Interior. Light spar across the diameter at wall-plate level possibly formerly for hanging game on. The use of this small building is the subject of speculation. Shelvock Farmhouse is not included in this list.
Listing NGR: SJ3710124059
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 256681
- 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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