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| HER Number: | MDV90778 |
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| Name: | Retaining wall 3.5 metres north of Buckland House, Buckland Tout Saints |
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Summary
A 17th-18th century retaining wall.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 759 460 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX74NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Buckland-Tout-Saints |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BUCKLAND TOUT SAINTS |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WALL (XVII to XVIII - 1601 AD (Between) to 1800 AD (Between))
Full description
Clark, J., 2013, Buckland House (Un-published). SDV356184.
Historic England, 2024, National Heritage List for England, 1168348 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365835.
Retaining wall with niches and column. C17 or C18. Rubble. Wall running from a return pier opposite north-east corner of Hotel, full length of north side and beyond, to a return wall. Retains higher garden level, and top overgrown, the wall contains 3 niches c. 2.25 m high, 1.75 m wide and 1.25 m deep, to well coursed hemispherical top; each has a square 'flue' opening on either side at springing level. To the left is a half-column of early medieval form, in coursed stone to octagonal base, cap concealed; this may be a fragment from an early manor or grange on the site. The square openings at the springing of the arches are not explained.
Date first listed: 28th July 1989
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV356184 | Un-published: Clark, J.. 2013. Buckland House. Devon Local Register of Parks and Gardens of Local Historic Interest. Digital. |
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| SDV365835 | National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2024. National Heritage List for England. Website. 1168348. [Mapped feature: #55686 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV60229 | Part of: Gardens and parkland of Buckland House, Buckland-Tout-Saints (Monument) |
| MDV7210 | Related to: Buckland Manor House, Buckland Tout Saints (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 3 2024 1:10PM |
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