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HER Number:MDV11736
Name:Northam, Porthill

Summary

House dated 1760 with alterations. A dignified house with interesting interior features.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 448 284
Map Sheet:SS42NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNortham
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTHAM

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NW/102
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II*): 90579

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MANSION HOUSE (XVIII to XXI - 1760 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Timms, S. C., 04/03/1982, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV349554.

Visited 4/3/1982. Outbuildings at rear being converted.


Department of Environment, 1973, Northam, 15 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336688.

Porthill.1760 with alterations square stucco house. Two storey 5 window principal front, eaves cornice with dentils and brackets. Central 3-bay doric porch with disc ornaments to frieze and tympanum, later glazing. Residence formerly of Augustus Willet who may have built it. A dignified house with interesting interior features.


Ordnance Survey, 2012, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV348725.


Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, Unknown, SS42NW21 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV12977.

Visited 24/11/1980. As described by the Department of Environment. Condition good.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV12977Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. Unknown. SS42NW21. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.
SDV336688List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1973. Northam. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 15.
SDV348725Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2012. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #76659 ]
SDV349554Personal Comment: Timms, S. C.. 04/03/1982.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 20 2012 1:57PM

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