The Ruins of Cowdray House
THE RUINS OF COWDRAY HOUSE, EASEBOURNE LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1277176
- Date first listed:
- 18-Jun-1959
- List Entry Name:
- The Ruins of Cowdray House
- Statutory Address:
- THE RUINS OF COWDRAY HOUSE, EASEBOURNE LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1277176
- Date first listed:
- 18-Jun-1959
- List Entry Name:
- The Ruins of Cowdray House
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE RUINS OF COWDRAY HOUSE, EASEBOURNE LANE
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 RUINS OF COWDRAY HOUSE, EASEBOURNE LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- West Sussex
- District:
- Chichester (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Easebourne
- National Park:
- South Downs
- National Grid Reference:
- SU8914021653
Details
SU 82 SE EASEBOURNE EASEBOURNE LANE 11/57 The Ruins of Cowdray House 18.6.59 I Ruins of a fine stone mansion comprising a complete courtyard with gatehouse, hall with oriel windows, chapel, kitchen, etc. The east and north sides were built by Sir David Owen in 1492 circa, the west and south sides by Sir William Fitzwilliam, later Earl of Southampton, in 1533 circa. Further alterations were made by the latter's half-brother, Sir Anthony Browne, and his son, the first Viscount Montague. It remained the home of the Montague family until partly destroyed by fire in 1792. Ashlar with quoins of a different coloured stone. Castellated parapet. Casement windows. Large bays of two storeys with two tiers of six lights. The gatehouse was on the west side. Four-centred carriage archway flanked by octagonal turrets of three storeys. Hall and chapel on east side of the courtyard.
Listing NGR: SU8914021677
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 301628
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 44 West Sussex,
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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