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| HER Number: | MDV32392 |
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| Name: | Lower Metcombe Farmhouse, Marwood |
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Summary
Lower Metcombe farmhouse, now 2 dwellings. Probably 16th century origins, remodelled late 18th century. Interesting roof structure with curved principals, possibly crucks.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 536 398 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Marwood |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MARWOOD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53NW/33/1
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMHOUSE (Early Medieval to XVIII - 1066 AD to 1800 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1905, 9NW (Cartographic). SDV67182.
Lower Metcombe shown.
Department of Environment, 1984, Marwood, 8 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV85085.
Lower Metcombe farmhouse, now 2 dwellings. Probably 16th century origins, remodelled late 18th century. Whitewashed shale and cob with gable-ended slate roof. Earlier fabric of single pile 2 storey house with 2 right angled extensions to rear, forming an irregular 3-sided courtyard plan. South façade has a small sash to left gable end and large stone stack to right. Three window range of timber sashes with glazing bars. On the east side is a large stack. Brief interior inspection suggested interesting roof structure with curved principals possibly crucks.
Exeter Archaeology, 2005, Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon, 12 (Report - Assessment). SDV340799.
Farmhouse, now 2 dwellings, 16th century origins. Other details: Part of site 110.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV340799 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2005. Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 05.06. A4 Stapled + Digital. 12. |
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| SDV67182 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1905. 9NW. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV85085 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1984. Marwood. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 8. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV18657 | Part of: Lower Metcombe, Marwood (Monument) |
| MDV37669 | Related to: Metcombe Mill, Marwood (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4404 - Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of Proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 25 2008 9:26AM |
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