Description

BUCKFASTLEIGH

SX7466 STATION ROAD 1011-1/7/138 (North side) Flight of steps to Church of Holy Trinity

GV II

Flight of stone steps leading from Station Road up the steep hill to the parish church, which stands above the town (qv). Probably C19 or earlier in origin, recently repaired. Rough limestone kerbs with pitched stone treads, laid in rough horizontal courses. About half way up the flight 2 adjacent steps have pitched stone treads laid at right angles to the others. These are known locally as the kissing steps. One step incorporates the initials TW, probably those of the repair mason. A distinctive and unusual feature in the town.

Listing NGR: SX7421366214

External Links

• Wikidata Q26504144

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East: Norwich and North-east v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)