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HER Number:MDV68901
Name:Gate Piers north-east of Gerston Farm

Summary

Late 17th century gate piers to the north-east of Gerston Farm

Location

Grid Reference:SX 732 420
Map Sheet:SX74SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWest Alvington
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishWEST ALVINGTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX74SW/33/3
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 100883

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GATE PIER (XVI to XVII - 1600 AD to 1700 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Gated entrance to wide driveway to Gerston Farm shown on 19th century map.


English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.

Gate piers approximately 50 metres to the north-east of Gerston Farmstead was Listed on 26th January 1967. Gate piers built in the late 17th century of squared and coursed slatestone rubble with a chamfered plinth, The right-hand pier has an ogee cornice with shaped neck and granite ball finial. The other pier has lost its cap and finial. Other details: LBS Number 100883.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV154869List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 2010. Historic Houses Register. Historic Houses Register. Website. [Mapped feature: #44772 ]
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments

MDV68902Related to: Gerston Farmstead (Monument)
MDV7267Related to: Gerston Manor and South Manor at Gerston Farm (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 16 2010 10:47AM