The Gatehouse, Modbury
Description: The Gatehouse
Grade: II
Date Listed: 26 January 1967
English Heritage Building ID: 99758
OS Grid Reference: SX6608951872
OS Grid Coordinates: 266089, 51872
Latitude/Longitude: 50.3515, -3.8836
Location: Ayleston Park, Modbury, Devon PL21 0RN
Locality: Modbury
Local Authority: South Hams
County: Devon
Country: England
Postcode: PL21 0RN
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Listing Text
MODBURY TRAINE
SX 65 SE
2/163
The Gatehouse (previously
26.1.67 listed as Gatehouse Range
at Old Traine)
GV II
Outbuilding or ban to Old Traine (qv), now dwelling. Possibly C17, but substan-
tial modifications in C19 and C20. Rubble, slate hanging to south front, slate
roof, hipped return at slightly higher level on return to The Pound House (qv).
North, entrance front, 1 1/2 storeys has 3 small raking dormers above 1-light and
2-light casements; to left is 6-panel door in pilaster surround under gabled
porch on C19 decorative columns, but all this inserted in late C20. Return to
right has large stack, and series of pigeon openings to gable. South front has
five C20 2-light gabled dormers over 2 or 3-light casements and central door
under glazed conservatory. All windows small-pane glazing bar casements. Small
stack on hip slope to right. Interior not inspected. Included primarily for
group value, and as enclosure to the cobbled courtyard.
Listing NGR: SX6608951872
Source: English Heritage
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