Abbey Gatehouse, Including The Porters' Lodge is a Grade II* listed building in the Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 21 June 1950. A Medieval Gatehouse. 2 related planning applications.

Abbey Gatehouse, Including The Porters' Lodge

WRENN ID: final-jamb-ebony
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Somerset
Country: England
Date first listed: 21 June 1950
Type: Gatehouse
Period: Medieval
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ST 4938 7/72 21.6.50.

MAGDALENE STREET(East side)Abbey Gatehouse,including the porters' lodge

GII* Mid C14 and later.Completely restored in 1810.Original large arched entrance flanked by buttresses.Vaulted side entrance and porters' lodge to north.The medieval upperstorey of gatehouse is now missing.Pantile roof,half-hipped at south end.The lodge is two storeys with a possibly C17 splayed bay rising through both storeys.Ten-light mullioned and transomed window.Crenellated parapet.The left-hand range continues to rear with mullioned windows.Small medieval archway,formerly the entrance to St Patrick's almshouses,attached to south end of range.Four-centred arch with heraldic device over.Lies within the Ancient Monument scheduled area.Abbey Gatehouse,the Town Hall,St Dunstan's House,with Nos 6 to 9(consec)Market Place,form a very important group.

Listing NGR: ST4990538891

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