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HER Number:MDV74963
Name:Cockington Farmhouse, Alwington

Summary

Mid- to late 18th century farmhouse with late 19th century alterations.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 405 259
Map Sheet:SS42NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAlwington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishALWINGTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 91357

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Alwington, 37 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV20166.

Cockington Farmhouse.
Farmhouse. Mid/late 18th century with late 19th century alterations. Colourwashed render over coursed slatestone rubble with some cob; gabled late 19th century slate roof with bracketed eaves; rendered brick end and ridge stacks with bread oven projection to left. 2-unit plan with central staircase and additional service wing to left. 2 storeys; symmetrical 3-window range. Carved brackets support flat hood over late 19th century six-panelled (2 glazed) door set in beaded architrave. Flat rendered arches over late 19th century six-pane horned plate-glass sashes. Stair turret and 19th century outshut to rear. One-unit service range to left has two late 19th century two-light
casements with glazing bars and late 19th century one-storey extension projecting from front wall. Interior staircase, dado panelling and fireplaces; service wing to left noted as having chamfered beams. Other details: LBS number 91357.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV20166List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Alwington. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 37.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 15 2009 3:33PM