Middlethorpe House
MIDDLETHORPE HOUSE, WILTOWN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1249233
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jun-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Middlethorpe House
- Statutory Address:
- MIDDLETHORPE HOUSE, WILTOWN
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1249233
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jun-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Middlethorpe House
- Statutory Address 1:
- MIDDLETHORPE HOUSE, WILTOWN
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.
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:
- MIDDLETHORPE HOUSE, WILTOWN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Curry Rivel
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 39095 25016
Details
ST32NE CURRY RIVEL CP WILTOWN (West side)
1/125 Middlethorpe House
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GV II*
House. C17, early C19 alteration. Coursed and squared lias, coped verges, brick stacks. Two storeys, 3 bays, sash windows with glazing bars. Central door opening in a chamfered Ham stone surround, 4-centred arch head, ribbed and studded door. To each side of ground floor an inserted C20 metal casement. Returns with evidence of stone-mullioned windows, also oval window in freestone surround. Two storeyed brick outshut with casements set back to left. Rear elevation with ovolo-moulded stone-mullioned windows, iron casements, square-paned leaded lights; 2 door openings in chamfered Ham stone surrounds with 4-centred arch heads, plank doors, iron strap hinges. Interior with features of particular importance; very fine early C18 joinery including staircase with large square newels, turned balusters and moulded handrail, panelled dado; panelled room to right of ground floor at rear with fitted cupboard; furthe smaller items scattered throughout the interior including further cupboards with panelled doors, windows seats, window shutters and doors. Some slightly earlier work including plank and muntin partitioning to right room at rear, fireplace with a broad wood bressumer and ceiling beams. Other fireplaces in C18 Ham stone surrounds, 2 on first floor with C19 grates inserted. A very complete and interesting interior.
Listing NGR: ST3909525016
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 431315
- 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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