List Entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: THE RUINS OF COWDRAY HOUSE
List Entry Number: 1277176
Location
THE RUINS OF COWDRAY HOUSE, EASEBOURNE LANE
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County: West Sussex
District: Chichester
District Type: District Authority
Parish: Easebourne
National Park: SOUTH DOWNS
Grade: I
Date first listed: 18-Jun-1959
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 301628
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History
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Details
SU 82 SE EASEBOURNE EASEBOURNE LANE
11/57 The Ruins of Cowdray House
18.6.59
I
Ruins of a fine stone mansion comprising a complete courtyard with gatehouse, hall
with oriel windows, chapel, kitchen, etc. The east and north sides were built by
Sir David Owen in 1492 circa, the west and south sides by Sir William Fitzwilliam,
later Earl of Southampton, in 1533 circa. Further alterations were made by the
latter's half-brother, Sir Anthony Browne, and his son, the first Viscount Montague.
It remained the home of the Montague family until partly destroyed by fire in 1792.
Ashlar with quoins of a different coloured stone. Castellated parapet. Casement
windows. Large bays of two storeys with two tiers of six lights. The gatehouse
was on the west side. Four-centred carriage archway flanked by octagonal turrets
of three storeys. Hall and chapel on east side of the courtyard.
Listing NGR: SU8914021677
Selected Sources
OtherRegister of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 44 West Sussex,
Map
National Grid Reference: SU8914021653
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