Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
20657
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
21/10/1998
Date of Amendment
21/10/1998
Name of Property
Boundary Wall SE of Tretower Court
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine
Town
Locality
Tretower
Easting
318603
Northing
221147
Street Side
Location
Butting SE corner of Tretower Court and facing a minor road to Heoldraw, with garden behind and modern wall to S.
Description
Broad Class
Miscellaneous
Period
History
Probably a C16 wall and later than the curtain wall walk of Tretower Court which it abutts. Formerly a stable had been built late C15 immediately behind where the wall stands. The wall was probably built when the stable, not shown on a 1538 survey, was demolished, possibly using reclaimed materials
Exterior
Rubble-stone boundary wall approximately 2.5m high and 12m long. Near N end is a doorway with 2-centred arch and continuous chamfer, with renewed boarded door. Above doorway is a continuous ledge where the wall steps in. Modern wall attached at S end.
Interior
Reason for designation
An integral part of the setting of Tretower Court and retaining a fine C16 doorway.
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