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HER Number:MDV31190
Name:Town Farmhouse

Summary

Farmhouse, mid 19th century, Morte slates with hammer-dressed stonework to the openings.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 457 451
Map Sheet:SS44NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMortehoe
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMORTEHOE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS44NE/61
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 98453

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1620 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Town Farmhouse, mid C19. Morte slates with hammer-dressed stonework toopenings. Slate roof. Symmetrical double-depth plan, lean-to with slate roof. Two storeys. 'Town tenement' marked on os 6" (1903/1938) map.


Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.


English Heritage, 2013, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV350785.

Town farmhouse, mid 19th century. Morte slates with hammer-dressed stonework to the openings. Slate roof with stacks at each gable-end. Symmetrical double-depth plan with lean-to with slate roof at right gable end. Two storeys. Three window range of 3-light casements, 8 panes per light, over two 3-light transomed windows, 4 panes over 6 panes, all 19th century windows with flat dressed stone arches. Central gabled porch with slate roof and round-arched dressed stone archway. Inner doorway with plank door and overlight. Slate-hanging to right gable end.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 1620.
SDV350785National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2013. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital.
SDV350786Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #87086 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV31191Related to: Bakery or Detached Kitchen and Outbuildings, Town Farm (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 18 2016 12:18PM