Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory)
In or near Brixton.
Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory), the nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, located 1.9 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PL7 1QS.
About
Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1386302). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details PLYMOUTH SX5356SE OLD PRIORY, Plympton 740-1/40/440 Tower House and attached wall and 29/03/60 gate-piers (Remains of Priory) II House incorporating remains of former priory. C12 doorway and part of ground-floor walls, otherwise mid-late C19. Killas rubble with granite and freestone dressings; dry slate roof with front attic gable and brick stack on left; crested clay ridge tiles and shaped barge board and fascia board. Small rectangular plan plus lean-to towards rear on right and conservatory in the angle. EXTERIOR: 3 storeys plus attic; 1-window range. Attic gable lancet, probably C13 and re-used; 2-storey oriel with slate-hung aprons to upper floors and with early or mid C20 3-light leaded casements plus sidelights, and C12 moulded doorway to ground floor, now fitted with window. Right-hand return wall incorporates several small medieval windows. INTERIOR: not inspected. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: high rubble garden wall in front of house on the left with pair of square brick gate-piers on its right. The piers have plinths, rendered shaped panels with central vermiculation, moulded cornices and stepped caps to moulded finials. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Devon: London: 1989-: 685 & 686). Listing NGR: SX5375656178 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 473687 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tower House and Attached Wall and Gate Piers are located in Plymouth, South-West England. This Grade II listed building represents the remains of a priory, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3873, -4.0585
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL7 1QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26666021 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory)?
- Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL7 1QS), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory)?
- Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory)?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL7 1QS.
- Is Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) a listed building?
- Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) a protected site?
- Yes — Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) free to visit?
- Yes, Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower House And Attached Wall And Gate Piers (Remains Of Priory)?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL7 1QS.