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| HER Number: | MDV18632 |
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| Name: | 172 New Street, Torrington |
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Summary
Former stone and cob house incorporating firebricks inscribed with the dates 1604 and 1614. Demolished, probably in early 20th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 490 192 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS41NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Great Torrington |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GREAT TORRINGTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS41NE/64
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HOUSE (XVII - 1601 AD to 1700 AD)
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
Map object based on this Source.
Hooper, W. R., 1932 - 1933, Early Inscribed Firebacks at Great Torrington, 353-355 (Article in Serial). SDV2937.
No 172 New Street, Great Torrington. Built of stone and cob, thatched, with roof of oak beams. During demolition two 'firebricks' made of 'cloam', were found which had been inserted on either side of a fireplace in an upper chamber. They were inscribed, including dates 1604, 1614; the inscriptions are reproduced. The bricks are thought to date the chimney but there were possible earlier features. It is possible that the owner added a cottage in 1614, as there did appear to be two dwellings with a common passage on to the street.
Alexander, J. J. + Hooper, W. R., 1948, The History of Great Torrington in the County of Devon, 205 (Monograph). SDV2938.
The inscribed bricks are described and sketched. Other details: Photocopy.
Horner, B., 1994, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV335952.
The bricks are currently on display in Torrington Museum.
Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.
Map object based on this Source.
Cramp, C., 2015, North Devon Relief-Decorated Ceramics in the Household, 216; Fig 8.12 (Article in Monograph). SDV365391.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV2937 | Article in Serial: Hooper, W. R.. 1932 - 1933. Early Inscribed Firebacks at Great Torrington. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 17. Photocopy + Digital. 353-355. |
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| SDV2938 | Monograph: Alexander, J. J. + Hooper, W. R.. 1948. The History of Great Torrington in the County of Devon. The History of Great Torrington in the County of Devon. Unknown. 205. |
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| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV335952 | Personal Comment: Horner, B.. 1994. |
| SDV346129 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV365391 | Article in Monograph: Cramp, C.. 2015. North Devon Relief-Decorated Ceramics in the Household. West Country Households 1500-1700. Hardback Volume. 216; Fig 8.12. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 30 2023 9:42AM |
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