Amphitheatre in Grounds of Saltram House
AMPHITHEATRE IN GROUNDS OF SALTRAM HOUSE, MERAFIELD ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1386231
- Date first listed:
- 01-May-1975
- List Entry Name:
- Amphitheatre in Grounds of Saltram House
- Statutory Address:
- AMPHITHEATRE IN GROUNDS OF SALTRAM HOUSE, MERAFIELD ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1386231
- Date first listed:
- 01-May-1975
- List Entry Name:
- Amphitheatre in Grounds of Saltram House
- Statutory Address 1:
- AMPHITHEATRE IN GROUNDS OF SALTRAM HOUSE, MERAFIELD ROAD
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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:
- AMPHITHEATRE IN GROUNDS OF SALTRAM HOUSE, MERAFIELD ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- City of Plymouth (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 51333 55640
Details
This list entry has been subject to a Minor Amendment on 03/11/2016
SX55NW
740-1/6/540
PLYMOUTH
PLYMPTON
MERAFIELD ROAD (West side (off))
Saltram Park
Amphitheatre in grounds of Saltram House
01/05/75
GV
II*
Screen wall fronting grottos and situated in a commanding position overlooking the River Plym. Late C18. Rusticated granite ashlar with 3 bays of round arches, the keystone to each arch has a face carved on it, surmounted by a parapet with rusticated piers and with a moulded cornice; now roofless. Behind the screen wall, on walls cut out of the hillside, there are vestiges of 3 former grottos. 7 granite steps in front.
Listing NGR: SX5133355640
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 473615
- 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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