Orchard Outbuilding At Somerton Castle is a Grade I listed building in the North Kesteven local planning authority area, England. First listed on 23 August 1967. A Medieval Ancient monument.
Orchard Outbuilding At Somerton Castle
- WRENN ID
- watchful-vestry-juniper
- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- North Kesteven
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 23 August 1967
- Type
- Ancient monument
- Period
- Medieval
- Address
- Orchard Outbuilding At Somerton Castle, Castle Lane, Boothby Graffoe
- OS grid reference
- SK 954 588
- Coordinates
- 53.11812, -0.57512
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Orchard Outbuilding at Somerton Castle is a Grade I listed structure dating from the 14th century. It is the base of a circular tower that was originally located at a corner of the castle walls. The building is constructed of coursed rubble and features a circular design with a central column and stone vaulting. Surrounding the central column are 12 arches, with corbels positioned between the ribs that support the vault. Additionally, there is a small projecting chamber to the south-west, which has a pointed barrel vault. This structure is recognized as an Ancient Monument.
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