Lamp Post Approximately 2 Metres East of Porch of Spencer Cottage
LAMP POST APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES EAST OF PORCH OF SPENCER COTTAGE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1262033
- Date first listed:
- 20-Nov-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Lamp Post Approximately 2 Metres East of Porch of Spencer Cottage
- Statutory Address:
- LAMP POST APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES EAST OF PORCH OF SPENCER COTTAGE
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- Reference:
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- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1262033
- Date first listed:
- 20-Nov-1986
- List Entry Name:
- Lamp Post Approximately 2 Metres East of Porch of Spencer Cottage
- Statutory Address 1:
- LAMP POST APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES EAST OF PORCH OF SPENCER COTTAGE
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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:
- LAMP POST APPROXIMATELY 2 METRES EAST OF PORCH OF SPENCER COTTAGE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- Mid Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Colebrooke
- National Grid Reference:
- SS 77192 01074
Details
COLEBROOKE COLEFORD SS 70 SE 3/125 Lamp post approximately 2 metres east of porch of Spencer Cottage GV II
Lamp post. Late C19. Cast iron. Lamp post for an electric light comprising octagonal stem with moulding over octagonal base. From top of stem 2 narrow arms project and light housed in a square-sectioned lantern which tapers outwards as it rises to the cap. The lamp post appears on an old photograph of Coleford which the owner claims dates from 1904. The base bears the maker's legend, Barton and King, Exeter. Included for group value. It is positioned at centre of a remarkably unspoilt and picturesque hamlet and lights the crossroads.
Listing NGR: SS7719201074
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 436081
- 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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