MEM22178 - Railings opposite Battleton House, Battleton (Building)

Summary

Cast and wrought iron railings dating from the early 19th Century.

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Full Description

The listed building description states: Railings opposite Battleton House (qv). Early C19. Cast and wrought iron. Fleurs-de-lys style heads, urn standards, S-supports, About 20 m in length separated from Battleton House by the B5222 road and forming the western boundary of a garden that descends to the River Barle. Southern most section of railing detached at time of survey (June 1985) and in use as a lean-to gate. [1] The railings were visited in December 2013 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. It received a BAR score of 4A. [2] The railings were assessed as part of the 2018-19 rapid condition survey of Exmoor’s Listed Buildings, receiving a BAR score of 3A. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: Department of the Environment. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest .
  • <2> Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.
  • <3> Report: Thurlow, T.. 2020. Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2018-2019: Summary of findings and recommendations for action. Exmoor National Park Authority.

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Other Statuses/References

  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (4A): 1648/15/64
  • Local Heritage List Status (Rejected)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9123 2754 (7m by 20m)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 23 2024 1:14PM

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