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Summary

Farmhouse dating to the 16th century which was partly rebuilt in the 19th century and extended in the late 20th century.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29SW/183
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FARMHOUSE (Built, XVI - 1501 AD (Between) to 1600 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Bolshayne. A rectangular building is depicted, aligned north-west to south-east, with an extension/out bulding at the north-western end.

Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 623 (Monograph). SDV1312.

Documented in 1575.

Department of Environment, 1960, Axminster RD, 13 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV337333.

Bolshayne Farmhouse, 16th century. One storey and attic. Colour washed stone rubble. Plank door. Roof in two heights, the left of corrigated material with a slope top dormer, and the right in pantiles. Rear has similar arrangement in reverse. Gable ends, the northern one with two old wood mullioned windows to upper floor. Interior has good original stud panelled partition in northern (older) part of house. Living room with substantial open fireplace, with heavy chamfered beam with decorative stops. Roof of jointed cruck type.

Child, P, 1976, East Devon District: Proposed construction of a new farmhouse and the demolition of the old one at Bolshayne Farm, Southleigh Road, Colyton (Correspondence). SDV366795.

The building is considered to be of some importance and not one that should readily be demolished. Despite its unexciting external appearance it contains significant late medieval features. The upper part of the existing building appears to be 16th century but was refronted in the 19th century. It retains its internal features included a fine stud and panel screen with an arched doorway to the upper room. The living room has a substantial open fire place and a heavy chamfered beam with decorative stops. The roof structure has jointed crucks indicative of a late medieval or 17th century date. There are also wooden mullioned windows at the back and in the upper gable of the house.
The part of the house below the entrance door appears to have been rebuilt in the 19th century, presumably replacing the traditional lower room.
Child comments that quality of the internal fittings are such that they should be retained and can see no reason why the building should not be incorporated in a newer and larger farmhouse. They also recommend a Building Preservation Notice.

Alcock, N. W., 1981, Cruck Construction: An Introduction and Catalogue, 109 (Report - non-specific). SDV342504.

Jointed crucks recorded.

Department of National Heritage, 1992, Bolshayne Farmhouse (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV355037.

Bolshayne Farmhouse shall be removed from the list.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 1702 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Bolshayne Farmhouse. 16th century date. Documented in 1575. Listed Grade II. [Delisted 1992]

Ordnance Survey, 2026, Mastermap 2026 (Cartographic). SDV366713.

Bolsyane Farm marked. The building has been extended with the addition of a wing at the northern end and is now L-shaped.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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