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ST23SE GOATHURST CP
HALSWELL PARK 7/41 Walling and piers to East side of
former stable yard of Halswell
House, lean-to at rear, part
converted to dwelling,
(Grassby)
(formerly listed with Dovecote)
28.7.50 GV II Walling and piers with lean-to at rear, part of which is now dwelling. C18. High Flemish bond brick wall, approximately
50 metres long, dressed stone coping divided into 11 bays by blind semi-circular headed recesses forming an arcade,
emphasised imposts; central recess with broad pilasters to each side and pierced by a door opening, panelled door with
a moulded slab hood on cut brackets; moulded crowning cornice. Giant rusticated brick gate piers to each end with
moulded stone caps. Along the rear of the wall a single storey lean-to, part of which has been converted to a dwelling,
necessitating the right 5 recesses on frontage being pierced by mid C20 one, 2 and 3-light casements with glazing bars.
Further short section of walling to left of left gateway, some crenellated capping. (Pevsner N, Buildings of England,
South and West Somerset, 1958; Country Life, November 21 1908; Collinson, Somerset I, 1791; VCH Somerset II, 1911;
Garden History V, 3 1977, 27; Jones B, Follies and Grottoes, 1974).
Listing NGR: ST2537433716
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Sources
Books and journals Collinson, J, History and Antiquities of the County of Somerset, (1791) Page, W, The Victoria History of the County of Somerset, (1911) Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: South and West Somerset, (1958) 'Country Life' in 21 November, (1908) 'Garden History' in Number 5, (1977)Other Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 37 Somerset,
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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