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Moorlands is important in exhibiting aesthetic characteristics valued by thecommunity, in particular its landmark quality, contribution to the
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Moorlands is important in exhibiting aesthetic characteristics valued by thecommunity, in particular its landmark quality, contribution to the
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residential accommodation – main house, gate – entrance, stained glass window/s, views to, cellar, service wing, tower – observation/lookout, views from, trees/plantings
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balustrading panels in the stairwell feature the intertwined letters PM and on the base
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