Description

BOLTON PERCY GATEHOUSE LANE
SE 54 SW (north side)
4/18 Gatehouse
29.1.80
GV II*
*
Gatehouse. C15 with later alterations including roof structure and
restorations including those of late C20. Timber-framed with rendered
infil, rubble and hammer-dressed magnesian limestone plinth and pantile roof
with lower 3 courses of stone slates. 2 storeys, 3 bays including central
carriage arch, the range to the left side derelict at time of resurvey.
Close-studded frame with tension braces. Former entrance to left range has
hollow-chamfered, basket-arched opening with carved spandrels. Steps to 2
further C20 fire exits to first floor within probably original openings.
Present entrance by C20 studded door to rear. First floor jettied to end
and sides with carved dragon posts with brattishing and carved grotesques.
Windows are C20 replacements. Jettied gable end.
Left range: chamfered plinth to height of 0.75 metres with 3 jowled posts
and wall plate with splayed scarf joints standing, tie beam and other
timbers lying on ground at time of resurvey. Interior. First floor.
Jowled posts and cambered tie beams with hollow chamfers. Arch braces with
Tudor rose and other carved motifs. Wall plate shows several splayed scarf
joints. Trenched and collar purlin roof. Pevsner N, Yorkshire, the West
Riding, 1979, p 117.

Listing NGR: SE5314841242

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Bolton Percy Manor Gatehouse at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17542226

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Recommended Books

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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Sheffield and the South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6