The Abbey
THE ABBEY, CHURCH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1168261
- Date first listed:
- 19-Feb-1952
- List Entry Name:
- The Abbey
- Statutory Address:
- THE ABBEY, CHURCH STREET
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- Date:
- 2005-05-23
- Reference:
- IOE01/13249/19
- Rights:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1168261
- Date first listed:
- 19-Feb-1952
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 09-Jan-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Abbey
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE ABBEY, CHURCH STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE ABBEY, CHURCH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lincolnshire
- District:
- South Kesteven (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Skillington
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 89494 25942
Details
SKILLINGTON CHURCH STREET SK 82 NW (north side) 5/125 The Abbey 19.2.52 (previously listed as Skillington Manor House) G.V. II Incorrectly shown on OS map as Manor House. House. 1637. Extended and altered C19, C20. Squared limestone rubble with ashlar quoins and dressings. Plain tiled roof with stone coped gables having elaborate stepped pinnacles, probably added C19. Cross plan. 2 storey with garret, 5 bay front. The left hand 2 bays are C19. The left hand end bay and second bay from right are advanced and separately gabled. In the angle is a C20 panelled door with overlight. To the left a C19 3 light window with cornice and a 4 light C19 window. In the advanced bay a C19 3 light mullioned window and beyond a further C19 2 light window. To first floor are 3 three light windows and over the door is an original 2 light window. In the gables are single 3 light windows, and above is a datestone in ashlar with raised letter carving "WD MD ANO DNI 1637". All windows have ovolo moulded mullions and cornices. Interior has fine C17 dogleg stair, partly reset, 2 flights, with panelled newels with ball finials, moulded handrail, large bobbin balusters. In the right hand bedroom a deeply moulded beam with elaborate strapwork stops. A further 2 beams in the rear wing have large ogee and triangular plaque stops. The roof is clasped purlin pegged oak construction. The house stands on an earlier moated site.
Listing NGR: SK8949425942
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 193366
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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