Triumphal Arch at Approximately 1060 Metres South East of Castle Hill House
TRIUMPHAL ARCH AT APPROXIMATELY 1060 METRES SOUTH EAST OF CASTLE HILL HOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1325357
- Date first listed:
- 09-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Triumphal Arch at Approximately 1060 Metres South East of Castle Hill House
- Statutory Address:
- TRIUMPHAL ARCH AT APPROXIMATELY 1060 METRES SOUTH EAST OF CASTLE HILL HOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1325357
- Date first listed:
- 09-Jun-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Triumphal Arch at Approximately 1060 Metres South East of Castle Hill House
- Statutory Address 1:
- TRIUMPHAL ARCH AT APPROXIMATELY 1060 METRES SOUTH EAST OF CASTLE HILL HOUSE
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:
- TRIUMPHAL ARCH AT APPROXIMATELY 1060 METRES SOUTH EAST OF CASTLE HILL HOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- North Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Filleigh
- National Grid Reference:
- SS 66720 27467
Details
FILLEIGH CASTLE HILL SS 62 NE 5/45 - Triumphal Arch at approximately 9.6.52 1060 metres south-east of Castle Hill House GV II Eye-catcher. Circa 1730 but rebuilt after gale circa 1960. Roughly coursed rubble with some dressings. In the form of a triumphal arch. A large central arch with semi-circular head is flanked by smaller arches. All have keystones. With the outer ones the keystone is incorporated into a corniced band which goes across and round the pier. Sunk panel above each outer arch. Large cornice right across and round above central arch. Ramped up centre with sunk panel and top cornice. Architectural decoration appears only on the side facing the house. A part of the improvements to Castle Hill carried out in the 1730's possibly under the guidance of Lords Herbert and Burlington.
Listing NGR: SS6672027467
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 98963
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 11 Devon,
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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