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HER Number:MDV23838
Name:Week Farmhouse

Summary

Farmhouse, probably16th or early 17th century with alterations and additions.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 512 190
Map Sheet:SS51NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGreat Torrington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishGREAT TORRINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS51NW/28
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 90441

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (XVI to XVII - 1501 AD to 1700 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1973, Great Torrington, 3 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV2214.

Probably 16th or early 17th century with alterations and additions. Stone and cob walls, plastered. Two storey, five windows, modern casements. Massive projecting end chimney. First floor ceiling conceals earlier higher hewn roof trusses with curved collars, 20 inch floor boards. Square baluster stair with column newels. Part of ground floor 18th century dado fielded panelling. Two-panel doors, and wide-boarded doors with wrought hinges on lugs. Circa 1830 enriched marble mantel. The earlier work forms a long rectangle with small wing at right angles, east. Added early 19th century porch with elongated cast iron columns.


Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV2214List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1973. Great Torrington. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 3.
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #84324 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 16 2011 1:24PM