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Summary

Southcombe farmhouse, formerly a farmhouse; now sub-divided. Early 16th century or possibly older; right end remodelled and possibly enlarged in early 19th century. Granite rubble, slate-hung at the front. The interior of the left-hand end has two early stacks backing on to either side of the cross-passage, a highly unusual arrangement; both have chamfered plinths and cornices characteristic of 16th century.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1242055: SOUTHCOMBE FARMHOUSE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77NW/338
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• LONGHOUSE (Built, XV to XVI - 1500 AD to 1550 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Southcombe is shown on the Tithe Map, Field number 651 on the apportionment; 'house, yard etc.'. House lies to the north of the farm, aligned east-west.

Beeson, M. M. R. + Masterman, M. C. H., 1979, An Archaeological Survey of Enclosed Land in Widecombe-In-The-Moor Parish, Vol IV 758 (Report - Survey). SDV337078.

(14/8/1979) The house is based on an original longhouse pattern. The exterior is slate hung. The date on the porch reads 1741. There is a central passage with a hearth, and a staircase where the old spiral staircase would have been. Due to the damp, slate tunnels in the walls and little canals in the floors were constructed. The main porch and wash house were built about 1843 or possibly afterwards. Two outside buildings have disappeared. There are two leats in front of the house. A very shallow circular granite trough is also there. (Sketch on worksheet).

Department of Environment, 1986, Widecombe in the Moor, 124 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV289221.

Southcombe farmhouse, formerly a farmhouse; sub-divided. Early 16th century or possibly older; right end remodelled and possibly enlarged in early 19th century. Granite rubble, slate-hung at the front. Tarred slated roofs. Plain granite chimneystacks. Two storeys with single-storeyed lean-tos. All windows are 20th century. Porch consists of two monolithic 19th century granite columns supporting a 20th century hood. See designation record for full List detail.

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

Shown on the modern mapping. The footprint of the building appears largely unchanged since the Tithe Map depiction.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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