Gate tower small mansion, said to have been erected in 1536. ex NMR index cards.
Late 15th century two storey medieval domestic gatehouse. 2000.01.06.RCAHMW/SLE
Red sandstone with slate roof. Wide 4-centred arches with hood moulding. Crenellated parapet; pyramidal roof behind C19 timber gates. Carved gargoyles. Inside the walls are rendered, and the vaulted ceiling is carried on ogee and hollow chamfered ribs.
(Source CADW listed buildings description)
J Hill 09.10.2003
Resources
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application/pdfRichard Hayman CollectionReport of Historic Building Recording for Great Porthamel Gatehouse, carried out by Richard Hayman, April 2021.
application/pdfRichard Hayman CollectionGreat Porthamel Gatehouse - elevation drawings, produced by Midland Survey Ltd., June 2019. Produced as part of Historic Building Recording for Great Porthamel Gatehouse, carried out by Richard Hayman in 2021.
application/pdfRichard Hayman CollectionGreat Porthamel Gatehouse - section drawings, produced by Midland Survey Ltd., June 2019. Produced as part of Historic Building Recording for Great Porthamel Gatehouse, carried out by Richard Hayman in 2021.
application/pdfRichard Hayman CollectionGreat Porthamel Gatehouse - floor plans, produced by Midland Survey Ltd., June 2019. Produced as part of Historic Building Recording for Great Porthamel Gatehouse, carried out by Richard Hayman in 2021.
