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Summary

Early 19th century house, set in garden which has a stone wall at the south end, with castellated parapets and a projecting tower in the centre.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1104744: CASTLE HILL HOUSE INCLUDING GARDEN WALL

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS41NE/137
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 90519

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• HOUSE (XIX - 1820 AD to 1850 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1973, Great Torrington, 33 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV2214.

Castle Hill House, including garden wall. Circa 1820. Large house standing back in garden, but approached from South Street. Hipped slate roof. Two storey four sash windows, with glazing bars, to garden front. Cornice. Parapet. Stone wall at south end of garden abuts on public walk overlooking valley and is in the same style as the Town Mills and probably mid 19th century. A projecting tower in the centre has pointed door opening and sunk rectangular and circular panels above. Walls on each side of this have sunk cruciform panels. Castellated parapets. Behind the wall is a vaulted outhouse and a flight of steps to garden level. The design of the walls was probably inspired by the proximity of the castle site. It is an attractive feature giving interest to the public walk and to views of the town from this side.

Evans, P. + McConnell, 2010, Sydney House Car Park, South Street, Great Torrington, Devon: An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment, 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV354455.

Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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