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HER Number:MDV35438
Name:52 High Street, Totnes

Summary

Late 18th century refronting of a 17th century building. A deed of 1727 refers to this building as the Golden Lyon House.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 800 604
Map Sheet:SX86SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishTotnes
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishTOTNES

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/190
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SHOP (Unknown date)
  • HOUSE (XVII to XVIII - 1601 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1989, Totnes, 73 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV350615.

Dated 16/03/1989. Number 52 High Street, (south side). Late 18th century refronting of a 17th century building. A deed of 1727 refers to this building as the Golden Lyon House. 3 storeys and dormer. 2 windows. Hipped Welsh slate roof. Timber-framed, plastered front with coved eaves cornice. Segmental-headed, sash dormer. Architraved sash windows with glazing bars. Ground floor loggia over pavement carried by granite Tuscan columns. Modern shopfront (citing M. Laithwaite).


Ordnance Survey, 2012, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV348725.


Google, 2013, Google Streetview (Website). SDV350787.

The building is currently used as a shop.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV348725Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2012. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #88599 ]
SDV350615List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1989. Totnes. Historic Houses Register. Unknown. 73.
SDV350787Website: Google. 2013. Google Streetview. http://maps.google.co.uk. Website.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 5 2014 1:17PM