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Latitude: 50.4645 / 50°27'52"N
Longitude: -3.5419 / 3°32'30"W
OS Eastings: 290660
OS Northings: 63877
OS Grid: SX906638
Mapcode National: GBR QV.X1MN
Mapcode Global: FRA 37GT.PY9
Plus Code: 9C2RFF75+R6
Entry Name: Gate Piers and Gates to Torre Abbey
Listing Date: 3 May 1994
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1280011
English Heritage Legacy ID: 390821
ID on this website: 101280011
Location: Chelston, Torbay, Devon, TQ2
County: Torbay
Electoral Ward/Division: Tormohun
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Torquay
Traditional County: Devon
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon
Church of England Parish: Torre All Saints
Church of England Diocese: Exeter
Tagged with: Gatepost
TORQUAY
SX9063 THE KING'S DRIVE
885-1/17/95 Gate piers and gates to Torre Abbey
GV II
Gate piers and gates to the grounds of Torre Abbey. c1900,
probably contemporary with the 3 estate cottages built around
this entrance. Rock-faced granite ashlar with freestone
cornices; cast- and wrought-iron gates.
PLAN: Main gateway for vehicles with pair of tall gates, outer
pedestrian gates, the piers slightly set forward and the gates
curved.
EXTERIOR: Piers square on section with chamfered plinths,
projecting bolection-moulded cornices and pyramidal caps. The
piers flanking the main gateway are topped by realistic
statues of swans; the outer piers with ball finials. Pair of
handsome nowy-headed main gates with scrolled cresting,
incorporating shields with the Cary Arms. The pedestrian gates
are in a matching style but are curved.
Listing NGR: SX9066063877
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