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GLOUCESTER ARMS

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Built c.1470.

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Gloucester Arms a two storey red sandstone building with a green
slate roof. Formerly known as Dockray Hall and said to date from
circa 1470. It has been altered by the insertion of windows of the
16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
Conjectured to have been the residence of the Duke of Gloucester
(late Richard III). Main entrance has two coats of arms, one
dated 1580. Grade 1.

5165 GREAT DOCKRAY
Gloucester Arms
NY 5130 1/104 24.4.51
Grade I GV
Circa 1470 but now mainly late C16. Traditional home of Duke of
Gloucester (late Richard III). Red sandstone with painted stucco
front, 2 storeys. Wide yard entry and 3 bay windows, main doorway
with carved and painted coats of arms of de Whelpdale and
Richard III and date 1580. Four C16 windows. Very good interior.
Late C16 panelling and plasterwork. (3)

Gloucester Arms, sited from DOE(HHR) map. (Shown as Hotel
(NAT) on OS 1:2500 1971 at NY 51483005). (4)

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( 1) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

DOE(HHR) Penrith UD Sept 1947 6-7

( 2) General reference

Bldgs of Eng Cumb & West 1967 177 (N Pevsner)

( 3) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

DOE(HHR)Eden Dist Cumbr Feb 1983 34

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