Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
25/09/1986
Date of Amendment
25/09/1986
Location
Set into a long rubble wall flanking the A40 opposite the crenellated wall of Porth Mawr.
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
History
Early C19 (shown on 1840 Tithe Map) low
Exterior
2-storey rubble square building with dreseed quoins. Stone tiled pyramidal roof with finial and swept eaves. Modern 12-pane windows recently inserted on 2 sides; smaller window to NW side beside boarded door up steps. Blocked opening to SW road side formerly leading to nail making shop.
Reason for designation
One of 3 in the town used formerly by inns as look-out towers to watch for the arrival of coaches.
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