Description

BUCKLAND-TOUT-SAINTS GOVETON
SX 74 NE
6/51 Retaining wall with
niches and column, c.3.5
north of Buckland-Tout-
Saints
GV II
Retaining wall with niches. C17 or C18. Rubble. Wall running from a return
pier opposite north-east corner of Hotel (q.v), full length of north side and
beyond, to a return wall. Retains higher garden level, and top overgrown, the
wall contains 3 niches c. 2.25 m high, 1.75 m wide and 1.25 m deep, to well
coursed hemispherical top; each has a square 'flue' opening on either side at
springing level. To the left is a half-column of early medieval form, in
coursed stone to octagonal base, cap concealed; this may be a fragment from an
early manor or grange on the site. The square openings at the springing of the
arches are not explained.

Listing NGR: SX7593546061

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26461607

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