Curtain Wall Gateway And Chapel To South West Of Rodborough Fort

SO 80 SW RODBOROUGH

4/90 Curtain wall, gateway and chapel to south west of Rodborough Fort

GV II

Curtain wall, including gateway, turrets and chapel. 1761; chapel probably c1870. Random rock-faced rubble limestone; ashlar dressings. Forms 3 sides of courtyard to south west of, and adjoining, house at Rodborough Fort (q.v.). Principal elevation to south west has large 4-centred arched gateway with plank doors flanked by tall square turret to right and lower circular turret to left; machicolated and crenellated parapet to this part of curtain wall. Wall continues to left to small square corner turret then faces north west, stopping short of north west facade of house. Section of wall to right faces south east linking at far end to south corner of house, incorporating further 4-centred arched gateway with double plank doors. Attached former coach house has C20 alterations to ground floor. On interior of courtyard small chapel runs along north west facing wall, having 4 lancets on side wall and larger east window with Decorated tracery. Interior of chapel not inspected. Forms part of group with house at Rodborough Fort.

Listing NGR: SO8487804057