The Gothick Folly to the North of Thornborough Hall
THE GOTHICK FOLLY TO THE NORTH OF THORNBOROUGH HALL, MOOR ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1376746
- Date first listed:
- 06-Mar-1998
- List Entry Name:
- The Gothick Folly to the North of Thornborough Hall
- Statutory Address:
- THE GOTHICK FOLLY TO THE NORTH OF THORNBOROUGH HALL, MOOR ROAD
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1376746
- Date first listed:
- 06-Mar-1998
- List Entry Name:
- The Gothick Folly to the North of Thornborough Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE GOTHICK FOLLY TO THE NORTH OF THORNBOROUGH HALL, MOOR ROAD
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 GOTHICK FOLLY TO THE NORTH OF THORNBOROUGH HALL, MOOR ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Leyburn
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 10995 90779
Details
LEYBURN
SE 1090 MOOR ROAD
(Northeast, off)
1024/12/10001
The Gothick Folly to the north of Thomborough Hall
II
Gothick folly. c1790, restored late C20. Rubble stone with brick, ashlar and rubble stone dressings. Square keep with circular towers at each comer built against terraced wall, with octagonal turret. Main south front has central section within round headed brick arch with ashlar keystone. Central doorway with flat lintel in pointed arch opening and either side single pointed arch boarded windows with rendered openings. Flanking circular comer towers have arrow slits to the ground floor and boarded pointed arched windows above. Side facades blind. Top has octagonal lantern with partly collapsed walls, each face has a pointed arched window with rendered surround. This folly was built to enhance the gardens of Thomborough Hall, and stands on the top of a double terrace with dramatic views across the gardens and the town.
Listing NGR: SE1099590779
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 469119
- 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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