Gatehouse Approximately 30 Metres South of Dowrich House Including Rubble Walls to North East and South West
GATEHOUSE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH OF DOWRICH HOUSE INCLUDING RUBBLE WALLS TO NORTH EAST AND SOUTH WEST
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1258727
- Date first listed:
- 26-Aug-1965
- List Entry Name:
- Gatehouse Approximately 30 Metres South of Dowrich House Including Rubble Walls to North East and South West
- Statutory Address:
- GATEHOUSE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH OF DOWRICH HOUSE INCLUDING RUBBLE WALLS TO NORTH EAST AND SOUTH WEST
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1258727
- Date first listed:
- 26-Aug-1965
- List Entry Name:
- Gatehouse Approximately 30 Metres South of Dowrich House Including Rubble Walls to North East and South West
- Statutory Address 1:
- GATEHOUSE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH OF DOWRICH HOUSE INCLUDING RUBBLE WALLS TO NORTH EAST AND SOUTH WEST
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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:
- GATEHOUSE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH OF DOWRICH HOUSE INCLUDING RUBBLE WALLS TO NORTH EAST AND SOUTH WEST
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- Mid Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Sandford
- National Grid Reference:
- SS 82669 05037
Details
SS 80 NW SANDFORD
1/181 Gatehouse approx 30m south of 26.8.65 Dowrich House including rubble walls to north-east and south- west
GV II
Gatehouse. Early C16, remodelled in early C19. Volcanic rubble with volcanic ashlar dressings. Square in plan with decorative corner turrets, central carriageway flanked by small rooms, and stone steps to raised pavement to front. Symmetrical south-east facing 2-window front. Small flanking turrets, central elliptical arch with moulded surround and flanking arched doorways and small outer square-headed windows with moulded surrounds containing stancheons and saddle bars. Embattled parapet drops down to lower level over carriageway. Raised pavement across front and flight of volcanic ashlar semi-circular steps (some blocks with moulded bull noses). Similar rear elevation with chamfered surrounds to carriageway and windows. Rubble garden walls to north-east and south-west are included for group value.
Listing NGR: SS8266905037
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 445509
- 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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