See important guidance on the use of this record.

If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.

Summary

Early 19th century house, L-shaped plan, with double-depth front range. Porch supported by two granite Doric columns. In 1844 the house was shown on the Widecombe tithe map; then it was called 'Linchover'.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1260039: PONSWORTHY HOUSE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77SW/70
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• HOUSE (Built, XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1850 AD (Between))

Full description

South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments (Cartographic). SDV359954.

'Linchover' depicted on the Tithe Map; house is L-shaped at the south-eastern side of the farm.

Department of Environment, 1986, Widecombe in the Moor, 139 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV289221.

House. Early 19th century. Solid rendered walls, probably of stone. Slated roof with deeply projecting eaves. Gables have stone copings supported at the front by shaped corbels. Chimneystack at apex of each gable, that to left of granite ashlar, that to right rendered.
L-shaped plan, with double-depth front range.
Two storeys. Symmetrical 3-window front. Windows have eared cement architraves - 20th century wood and plastic glazing. Granite window sills supported at each end by shaped brackets. Doorway in centre has six-panelled door with 3-panelled reveals, the lowest tier of panels flush. Porch supported by two granite Doric columns.
Other features include: panelled shutters, open well staircase of wood, large fireplaces with plain granite lintels.

Ordnance Survey, 2018, MasterMap 2018 (Cartographic). SDV360652.

'Ponsworthy Farm' is depicted on the modern mapping.

Historic England, 2018, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV360653.

WIDECOMBE-IN- PONSWORTHY SX 77 SW THE-MOOR 6/237 Ponsworthy House 23.8.55 - II
House. Early C19. Solid rendered walls, probably of stone. Slated roof with deeply projecting eaves. Gables have stone copings supported at the front by shaped corbels. Chimneystack at apex of each gable, that to left of granite ashlar, that to right rendered.
L-shaped plan, with double-depth front range.
2 storeys. Symmetrical 3-window front. Windows have eared cement architraves; C20 wood and plastic glazing. Granite window-sills supported at each end by shaped brackets. Doorway in centre has 6-panelled door with 3-panelled reveals, the lowest tier of panels flush. Porch supported by 2 granite Doric columns of slightly eccentric design; now enclosed and the entablature replaced.
Interior: only partly inspected. Left-hand front room has panelled shutters and a simple original chimneypiece that appears to be of wood. Open well staircase of wood, with column-newels and thin square balusters. Rear wing has 2 large fireplaces with plain granite lintels.
In 1844 the house, then called Linchover, was owned and occupied by Henry Caunter (Source: Devon Record Office, Widecombe tithe map and apportionment).
Listing NGR: SX7016274050

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.