Nos 3 and 6 the Abbey
NOS 3 AND 6, THE ABBEY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1293105
- Date first listed:
- 01-Jun-1949
- List Entry Name:
- Nos 3 and 6 the Abbey
- Statutory Address:
- NOS 3 AND 6, THE ABBEY
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1293105
- Date first listed:
- 01-Jun-1949
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 11-Apr-1994
- List Entry Name:
- Nos 3 and 6 the Abbey
- Statutory Address 1:
- NOS 3 AND 6, THE ABBEY
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:
- NOS 3 AND 6, THE ABBEY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 39943 55915
Details
CARLISLE
NY3955NE THE ABBEY 671-1/10/25 Nos.3 AND 6 01/06/49 (Formerly Listed as: THE ABBEY No.3)
GV II*
Prebendal house divided into 2. Late C17 with early C18 rear addition; 1857 and late C19 extensions; late C20 division. Handmade bricks in English bond on chamfered plinth (all dressings of painted stone) dentilled brick string course and eaves cornice. Graduated greenslate roofs with coped gables and kneelers; rebuilt ridge and gable brick chimney stacks. 2 storeys, 7 bays; the right extension was of 1857, but reduced to single storey and partly rebuilt in 1970s; the left extension is late C19, lower 2 storeys, 2 bays (the left 2 bays of the main facade now form part of No.6). Central panelled door in bolection surround with pulvinated frieze. Sash windows in segmental-arched stone architraves. The left extension has similar windows but in brick reveals. Rear central stair projection is contemporary with the facade, the left 3 bays are an early C18 additional span; all additions to right of the stair are late C19. INTERIOR has panelled doors with brass handles and locks, in panelled reveals. Blocked C18 stone fireplace in hall. Dining room has full-height early C18 panelling and C18 moulded stone fire surround; moulded plaster ceiling cornice in this and principal front room. Vaulted brick cellar beneath dining room. Panelled internal shutters to all windows. Late C17 wooden staircase has squared newel post, turned balusters and heavy moulded handrail. Round-arched stair window with glazing bars. This building is shown on the Kipp engraving of Carlisle Cathedral, 1715.
Listing NGR: NY3994855923
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 386600
- 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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