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HER Number:MDV23900
Name:6 and 8 New Street, Great Torrington

Summary

Numbers 6 and 8 New Street incorporate outbuildings which once belonged to Palmer House, and contain some 18th century detail.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 494 192
Map Sheet:SS41NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGreat Torrington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishGREAT TORRINGTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS41NE/121
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 90496

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HOUSE (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1973, Great Torrington, 24 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV2214.

These have two storey stucco modern fronts to the street but they incorporate outbuildings which once belonged to Palmer House. There are one or two 18th century details where the buildings face on to the old stable. Number 6 has a modern shop window throughout the frontage. Numbers 6 to10 New Street and Palmer House form a group. Other details: LBS 90496.


Exeter Archaeology, 2005, Archaeological Assessment of Torridge Transport Depot and Adjacent Land, School Lane, Great Torrington, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV320092.

Other details: Figure 2, site 9.


Ordnance Survey, 2009, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV341569.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV2214List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1973. Great Torrington. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 24.
SDV320092Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2005. Archaeological Assessment of Torridge Transport Depot and Adjacent Land, School Lane, Great Torrington. Exeter Archaeology Report. 05.01. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5.
SDV341569Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2009. MasterMap. MasterMap. Digital. [Mapped feature: #84370 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV23901Related to: 10 New Street, Great Torrington (Building)
MDV444Related to: Palmer House, New Street, Great Torrington (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV475 - Archaeological Assessment of Torridge Transport Depot and Adjacent Land, School Lane, Great Torrington

Date Last Edited:Dec 13 2011 9:42AM