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HER Number:MDV2294
Name:Culver House, Brixton

Summary

Ambitious culver house made of squared stonework spaced to form apertures. Between each course is a layer of slate projecting to form a drip. Scantle slanting covers the roof and the chimney is built in upright stone slabs.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 55 52
Map Sheet:SX55SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBrixton
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBRIXTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX55SE/15

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DOVECOTE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Oliver, B. W., 1949, The Devonshire Cottage, 38 (Article in Serial). SDV70295.

Ambitious culver house made of squared stonework spaced to form apertures. Between each course is a layer of slate projecting to form a drip. Scantle slanting covers the roof and the chimney is built in upright stone slabs. Other details: Plate 13 , Figure 4. The Devonshire Cottage.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV70295Article in Serial: Oliver, B. W.. 1949. The Devonshire Cottage. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 81. A5 Hardback. 38.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 8 2008 1:55PM