Gates to Chainbridge

GATES TO CHAINBRIDGE

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1325643
Date first listed:
07-Dec-1987
List Entry Name:
Gates to Chainbridge
Statutory Address:
GATES TO CHAINBRIDGE

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1325643
Date first listed:
07-Dec-1987
List Entry Name:
Gates to Chainbridge
Statutory Address 1:
GATES TO CHAINBRIDGE

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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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Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:
GATES TO CHAINBRIDGE

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

County:
Devon
District:
Mid Devon (District Authority)
Parish:
Bampton
National Grid Reference:
SS 93926 20861

Details

SS 92 SW BAMPTON

5/7 Gates to Chainbridge -

GV II

Timber gates across lane leading to Chainbridge Lodge and the Chain Bridge over the Exe. Probably late C19 gate posts and gates with iron braces, timber. Cart or carriage gate in the centre, flanked by pedestrian gates with pretty details in keeping with the lodge and bridge. The timber gates, hanging from stout posts have semi-circular iron braces above and below the middle rail and timber verticals with bobbin-turned finials. A short section of fencing at the left end consists of a quarter circle braces with timber palings fixed in a fan shape. Group value with the Chain Bridge and Chain Lodge.

Listing NGR: SS9392620861

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Legacy System number:
96651
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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