Description

This List entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 31/01/2017

NY 30 SE,
3/13

CLAIFE,
WRAY,
Greenhouse and retaining wall to east of Wray Castle (q.v.)

25.3.70

GV

II

Greenhouse, now store. c.1845. Possibly by H.P. Horner or J. Lightfoot.
Dressed slate and limestone. Square north-west tower has battered base and
corbelled embattled parapet, the north-west angle projects further. Entrance
recessed under corbel table, with segmental-pointed head; arrow slit with iron
dressing above. South-east 3-bay limestone greenhouse with pyramidal roof,
originally glazed, and large segmental-pointed windows with 2-light casements,
now boarded; south-east facade similar. North-east facade has basement entrance
to room with fireplace, and corbelling above; terrace to north with raking
buttresses; retaining wall to south, 6.7m with end turret. Retaining wall
continues to north for approx 67m with three projecting bays and raking buttresses;
end canted bay. Wall continues west for approx 30m. Property of the National
Trust.

Listing NGR: NY3753101008

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26400170

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