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Summary

Cob and thatched house, early 18th century or possibly earlier.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1197130: DEAN THATCH

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS80SW/96
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 386976

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• HOUSE (XVII to XVIII - 1601 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, First Edition 1:500 Town Map (Cartographic). SDV338879.

Shown as two properties in the 19th century. Map object based on this source.

Department of Environment, 1972, Urban District of Crediton, 6 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV39769.

Probably 17th century, thatched, long front at right angles to road, routhcast, limewashed. Altered brick chimney. Modern casements.

WSP Environmental Ltd, 2005, Mill Street, Crediton: Archaeological Assessment, Appendix 1 (Report - Assessment). SDV338960.

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

Map object based on this source.

English Heritage, 2012, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV348729.

Dean Thatch. Probably early 18th century or earlier. Roughcast, probably cob; thatched roof with a plain ridge, gabled at right end; end stacks with brick shafts. Plan: single-depth plan, 2 rooms wide, with central entrance. Exterior: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical north front, 5 windows wide (one window blocked). Probably early 20th century, approximately central half-glazed front door. One ground floor window to the left, 2 to the right, all 20th century 2-light timber casements with glazing bars. Similar casements to the first floor of different sizes; blocked window to left of front door on first floor. The right return, facing the street has one first floor probably 19th century 2-light casement, 6 panes per light. Interior: Plain. Roof of A-frame trusses, pegged at the apex of the principal rafters. Collars at attic floor level appear to be replacements with metal fixings. One of a handful of thatched houses remaining in the town. Dean Street contains the earliest buildings in Crediton and this house makes an important contribution to the mixed streetscape.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4270 - Mill Street, Crediton

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