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Summary

Seventeenth century or earlier gatehouse to Cogworthy. An unusual survival.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS52SE/15/1
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 91878

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• GATEHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1989, Yarnscombe, 190 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336000.

Gate house at Cogworthy.
Seventeenth century or earlier, Twentieth century alterations. Mostly stone rubble with some cob; slate roof, gabled at ends.
East of and opposite the porch to Cogworthy, originally giving access to the former courtyard in front of the house. Small rectangular gatehouse, originally 2 storeys, with a large rectangular gateway. Smaller door on the inner (west) side leading to the remains of a stair. A small single-storey outbuilding, probably a later addition, adjoins the gatehouse on the north side.
Exterior: Single storey. The outer (east) side has a chamfered stopped lintel to the gateway, similar lintel on the west side. In the centre, a richly-moulded 17th century square-headed doorframe, the full width of the entrance. On the inner (west) side a doorway leads into a former stair which retains some treads and risers and an indication of the former floor level.
An unusual survival and important for group value with Cogworthy. Other details: LBS Number 91878.

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Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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