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HER Number:MDV35690
Name:Abbotsham, Outbuilding 15 metres north-north-east of Coombe

Summary

Former stable, granary and cowhouse. Mid 19th century date.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 424 271
Map Sheet:SS42NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAbbotsham
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishABBOTSHAM

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NW/93/1
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 91327

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • OUTBUILDING (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1989, Abbotsham, 10 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV1633.

Outbuilding approx 15 metres north-north-east of Coombe.
Outbuilding, former stable, granary and cowhouse. Datestone 1865 to stable and granary on left; cowhouse to right. Coursed slatestone rubble; gabled slate roof, with corrugated iron to right.2-storey stable with first-floor granary to left: tympanum arches above timber lintels over 20th century plank doors with 19th century strap hinges; timber lintels over 2 iron-barred windows set in heavy pegged frames on first floor; stone steps to 19th century plank loft door with cathole in left gable end.
Cowhouse to right has similar barred window over round-arched doorway to centre flanked by timber lintels over half-blocked door to left and 20th century double doors to right; timber lintel over half-blocked double entry to extreme right.
Interior: cowhouse has 6-bay a-frame roof with ridge purlin set in crossed apexes. Included for group value. Other details: LBS 91327.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV1633List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1989. Abbotsham. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 10.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2008 9:42AM