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Summary

Eighteenth and mid 19th century building, forming part of a range, and also fronting on to the churchyard. Probably timber-framed.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1104760: CHURCH GATE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS41NE/94
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 90464

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• SHOP (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1973, Great Torrington, 9 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV2214.

Eighteenth and mid 19th century building with return face "Church Gate" forming part of range on to churchyard.(the Old Sexton's Cottage adjoining west is listed as a separate item with outbuildings further west in same range). High Street front is three storey, four windows; upper storeys oversail slightly and are probably timber-framed. Modern roughcast. Georgian flush-frame sash windows with glazing bars removed. Long shop front with altered glazing bars, has dentil cornice. Scroll signboard above. The portion west "Church Gate" with front to churchyard, mid 19th century. Two storey, three windows, stucco, colourwashed, wood coupled bracket eaves cornice. Sash windows, one splayed bay. Round-headed doorway with steeply pitched pedimented hood on enriched consoles.

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

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Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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