Former Drying House To Rear Of Nos 7 and 8, Ancliff Square, Westwood, Wiltshire, BA15 (Grade II)

Former Drying House To Rear Of Nos 7 and 8, Ancliff Square is a grade two (II) listed building in Westwood, Wiltshire, BA15. It was first listed in 1988.

About Former Drying House To Rear Of Nos 7 and 8, Ancliff Square

ST 85 NW 6/227



WESTWOOD AVONCLIFF (south side) Former drying house to rear of Nos 7 and 8, Ancliff Square



(Formerly listed as Drying house to rear of Nos 1 to 14 The Old Court)



GV II Drying house, now store. Late C18. Limestone ashlar with domed stone roof, and central cylindrical stone stack. Square plan. Single-storey. Front has two planked doors to left and right. Returns have two open windows to upper level. Rear has two doorways similar to front.



Interior divided into four ‘cells’ and possibly used as a blind house for confinement of inmates of workhouse, but probably originally used for drying wool.


Where is Former Drying House To Rear Of Nos 7 and 8, Ancliff Square?

Former Drying House To Rear Of Nos 7 and 8, Ancliff Square is located on Avoncliff, in Westwood, Wiltshire, BA15.


Key Facts

Grid ReferenceST 80347 59873
Easting, Northing380347, 159873.36084
Latitude, Longitude51.337606, -2.283509
Grade listingII (two)
English Heritage List Entry Number1021781
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