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HER Number:MDV21009
Name:Berry Pomeroy, Bank Cottage

Summary

Bank Cottage at Afton a 17th century stone rubble & cob thatched cottage

Location

Grid Reference:SX 841 626
Map Sheet:SX86SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBerry Pomeroy
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBERRY POMEROY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/120
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • COTTAGE NON SPECIFIC (XVII - 1601 AD to 1700 AD (Between))

Full description

DOE 1984, Untitled Source, 5 (Migrated Record). SDV327467.

Cottage. 17th century (date 1633 inside) much restored in 20th century. Stone rubble and cob. Thatched roof with gabled and half-hipped ends, and eyebrow eaves. One storey and attic. Five-window range. 20th century casements with glazing bars. Central doorway with thatched hood. To left of doorway projection probably originally containing staircase. Wider projection to right of doorway. Stone rubble ridge and end chimney stacks. Interior: much altered with renewed floors and roof, but retains heavy ovolo moulded ceiling beam and fireplace bressummer in west end. Moulded plaster "EEM 1633" reset in former cross passage.


Department of Environment, 1957, Totnes Rural District (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV145211.

Bank Cottage, Afton. Rubble, cob & thatched. Rubble stacks. 2S. Lean-to porch. Probably 17th century.


Brown, S., 1998, Berry Pomeroy: Archaeological Survey for Presentation, Appendix 3: 105 (Report - Survey). SDV341290.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV145211List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1957. Totnes Rural District. Historic Houses Register. Unknown.
SDV327467Migrated Record: DOE 1984. 5.
SDV341290Report - Survey: Brown, S.. 1998. Berry Pomeroy: Archaeological Survey for Presentation. Stewart Brown Associates Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Appendix 3: 105.

Associated Monuments

MDV68323Related to: Bank Cottage, Building (Monument)
MDV15749Related to: Berry Pomeroy, Afton Farm (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 13 2013 9:20AM