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Summary

Southernmost building at Brimpts, thought to have originally been a shippon, although was a stable at the time of the 1993 survey. Main range thought to be pre-19th century. Lean-to at northern end early-mid 20th century, based on historic map / aerial photograph evidence. Freestanding to the south-west of the farmstead.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• SCHOOLROOM (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1855 AD (Between))
• SHIPPON STOCK BUILDING (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1889 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

Tithe Map of 1840 shows the outline of a possible building here, or maybe a courtyard or enclosure of some kind. Does not appear to be a building.

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Late 19th century map depicts this structure in the south-western corner of the farm. Small adjoining square building on the north-eastern corner. Lean-to not constructed at this point.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Early 20th century historic map shows building unchanged. Still no sign of northern lean-to on maps.

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Aerial photograph shows the building, although it is unclear whether the lean-to has been added - photograph unclear.

Stanbrook, M., 1991, Old Dartmoor Schools Remembered, 73-5, photograph (Monograph). SDV359884.

Listed in the account books for the Widecombe and Dartmoor Charity Schools is Brimpts, where children were taught by Mary Hamlyn in 1815, followed by Elizabeth Hamlyn. Further mentions from 1830. There is a verbal tradition that at some point a school was held in a barn belonging to the old farm before it was enlarged in 1855. Part of the barn can be seen in front of the present farmhouse.

Dartmoor National Park Authority, 1993 - 1997, Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 1993-1997, January 1993 (Report - Survey). SDV344544.

Survey depicts building (originally possible shippon, now stable) and describes construction. Main range thought to pre-date the 19th century. Northern lean-to maybe mid-19th century or later addition.
Main range is single storied and gabled; asbestos slate roof. Modern rendered addition to the front right. Main range now stable; thought to have been shippon with low loft. Constructed from exposed granite rubblestone. Masonry style of this building looks earlier than the rest of the farmstead. Lean-to constructed from roughly coursed granite with corrugated iron roof. See survey for photographs and further detail.

GetMapping, 1999 - 2000, Dartmoor 1999-2000 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital) (Aerial Photograph). SDV345751.

Northern lean-to can be clearly seen on this aerial pohotograph.

GeoInformation Group Ltd, 2010, 1:625 2010 Colour (12.5cm resolution) (Aerial Photograph). SDV346026.

The most recent aerial photograph shows the building has been renovated and roof added. Gable ends.

Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Building depicted on modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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