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Summary

The Post Office. House and post office, mid 16th century with late 16th century and 17th century improvements, rearranged in 18th or 19th century, modernized with new rear block circa 1980. Plastered walls probably granite stone rubble, maybe with cob; granite stacks topped with 20th century brick; thatch roof.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1106012: THE POST OFFICE
• SHINE: Well preserved medieval burgage plots around South Zeal

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SE/195
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 95041

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• HOUSE (Built, XVI to XIX - 1535 AD (Between) to 1899 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, South Tawton, 176 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336452.

The Post Office. House and post office, mid 16th century with late 16th century and 17th century improvements, rearranged in 18th or 19th century, modernized with new rear block circa 1980. Plastered walls probably granite stone rubble, maybe with cob; granite stacks topped with 20th century brick; thatch roof.
Although the house has a three room and through passage plan facing north-east onto the street it is not really clear whether this is its early form. The house appears to have a conventional late Medieval layout but some of the evidence is confusing. It apparently began as some form of open hall house but the roof over the inner room is the only section smoke-blackened from the open hearth fire. Now two storeys.
Irregular four window front of 19th century and 20th century casements, only the oldest ones with glazing bars. There are two front doorways.
Interior is largely the result of 19th century and 20th century modernizations but the basic structure of the main block appears to be mostly 16th and 17th century. The upper passage screen (to the hall) is plastered but is said to contain the remains of an oak plank and muntin screen. Roof of true cruck trusses. Other roof structural features. See DOE list for full details.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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