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HER Number:MDV134096
Name:Glazebrook Court, South Brent

Summary

Originally likely to have been farm buildings, a planned group of structures around a central court depicted on the historic maps from the late 19th century onwards. Unclear whether these were built as dwellings but it appears possible. Redesign may date from same time as the expansion of Glazebrook House to a country manor house.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 689 590
Map Sheet:SX65NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Brent
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH BRENT

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARM BUILDING (Built, XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD (Between) to 1850 AD (Between))
  • COURTYARD HOUSE (Built, XIX - 1850 AD (Between) to 1899 AD (Between))

Full description

South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments, Plot 1528 (Cartographic). SDV359954.

Tithe Map shows large rectangular building with square section at the eastern end marked as dwelling. Additionally, a smaller rectangular structure is shown adjoining on the south aside of the main structure; plot 1528 on the apportionment.

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

The late 19th century historic map shows a planned series of buildings around a central court; these appear likely to be replacements, although the northern side of the court is on the same alignment as the buildings shown on the Tithe Map. Two wells shown; one to the east of the buildings another to the north.

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

Largely unchanged on the early 20th century historic map. Wells still shown, and 'Hydraulic Pump' also noted to the south-east near river.

Ordnance Survey, 2023, Mastermap 2023 (Cartographic). SDV365227.

'Glazebrook Court' is depicted on the modern mapping consisting of a group of 8 dwellings set around a central courtyard.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. Plot 1528.
SDV365227Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2023. Mastermap 2023. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #140713 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV3041Related to: Glazebrook Bridge, South Brent (Monument)
MDV134095Related to: Glazebrook House, South Brent (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 30 2023 12:37PM