Six Pillars 3 Metres East of West Wall of Auckland Castle

SIX PILLARS 3 METRES EAST OF WEST WALL OF AUCKLAND CASTLE, AUCKLAND CASTLE PARK

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1196447
Date first listed:
23-May-1994
List Entry Name:
Six Pillars 3 Metres East of West Wall of Auckland Castle
Statutory Address:
SIX PILLARS 3 METRES EAST OF WEST WALL OF AUCKLAND CASTLE, AUCKLAND CASTLE PARK

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Date:
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1196447
Date first listed:
23-May-1994
List Entry Name:
Six Pillars 3 Metres East of West Wall of Auckland Castle
Statutory Address 1:
SIX PILLARS 3 METRES EAST OF WEST WALL OF AUCKLAND CASTLE, AUCKLAND CASTLE 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.

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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:
SIX PILLARS 3 METRES EAST OF WEST WALL OF AUCKLAND CASTLE, AUCKLAND CASTLE PARK

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

District:
County Durham (Unitary Authority)
Parish:
Bishop Auckland
National Grid Reference:
NZ 21238 30173

Details

BISHOP AUCKLAND

NZ2130 AUCKLAND CASTLE PARK 634-1/8/86 (East side (off)) Six pillars 3 metres east of west wall of Auckland Castle

GV II

6 piers, probably for hay shed. Possibly C17. Coursed squared stone dressed to correct circle, with ashlar dressings. 6 tall round piers spaced approx 1.5m apart in a line parallel to west wall of Castle Yard. Chamfered bases and high plinths. Chamfered round abaci. Roof removed.

Listing NGR: NZ2123830173

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Legacy System number:
385603
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.

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