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HER Number:MDV34924
Name:Ashreigney, Riddlecombe Farmhouse

Summary

Early 17th century or earlier cob farmhouse with 19th century addition.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 611 142
Map Sheet:SS61SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAshreigney
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishASHREIGNEY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS61SW/40
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Ashreigney, 18 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV305.

Riddlecombe Manor Farm.
Farmhouse. Early c17 or earlier with c19 addition. Rendered cob walls. Gable ended thatch roof. Brick stack at either gable end and rear lateral stack.
Plan: 3-room and through passage plan, lower end to left heated by gable end fireplace, hall heated by rear lateral stack. C19 wing added projecting from right-hand end.
Exterior: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 5-window front of c20 2-light casements on first floor and to left and right on ground floor, otherwise late c19 or early c20 8-pane sashes. Slight projection to left of centre, with c20 glazed porch in front of it. C19 wing projecting from right-hand end.
Interior: inaccessible at time of survey but likely to contain features of interest such as ceiling beams and fireplaces and also possibly an early roof structure.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV305List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Ashreigney. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 18.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 20 2006 3:25PM