The Abbey
THE ABBEY, HELM LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1336096
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jul-1984
- List Entry Name:
- The Abbey
- Statutory Address:
- THE ABBEY, HELM LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1336096
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jul-1984
- List Entry Name:
- The Abbey
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE ABBEY, HELM LANE
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:
- THE ABBEY, HELM LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Westmorland and Furness (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Natland
- National Grid Reference:
- SD 52156 89143
Details
SD 58 NW NATLAND HELM LANE Natland
2/16 The Abbey II
House, now divided into 2. C16 thoroughly refurbished during C17; later alterations and additions. Roughcast render; graduated greenslate roof; 3 chimneys. Irregular H-plan. 2 storeys. South-west elevation at right angles to road: C20 lean-to porch with glazed door, scattered fenestration, C20 casements and sashes. Interior of Eastern house: 3-bay upper-cruck roof with chamfered curved collars over Hall originally open to roof; 2 bay king-post roof to extension; re-used beams; C17 panelled doors; spice cupboard with iron butterfly hinges. Oak staircase with closed string, square newels and turned balusters rising through to attics. Living room has oak moulded panelling with heavy cornice and fire surround and cupboard in thickness of wall to left. Upper floor has C17 doors, one with decorative iron hinges; 2 fireplaces,one with carved fireplace beam. Included mainly for interior features.
Listing NGR: SD5215689143
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 76454
- 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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