Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
17690
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
03/06/1996  
Date of Amendment
03/06/1996  
Name of Property
Gatepiers and attached Walls flanking main drive entrance to Roft Castle House  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Wrexham  
Community
Gresford  
Town
 
Locality
Marford  
Easting
335888  
Northing
356368  
Street Side
S  
Location
Situated on the S side of Springfield Lane.  

Description


Broad Class
Domestic  
Period
 

History
Probably built at the time of the construction of Roft Castle house, 1836-7 which was built by John Boydell, steward of the Trevalyn estate, for himself.  

Exterior
Coursed and squared rubble, ashlar. Picturesque crenellated walls start with squared piers and then curve inwards towards the house and terminate with circular piers with low domed caps. Gates missing.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Included for group value with Roft Castle House and associated listed items.  

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