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HER Number:MDV36276
Name:Outbuilding at Knowle Farm, Copplestone

Summary

A mid-late 19th century building deliberately built over a ditch. Latterly used as an implement shed, its original purpose is unknown.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 781 015
Map Sheet:SS70SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCopplestone
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCREDITON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS70SE/67/1
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • OUTBUILDING (Built, XIX - 1801 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1985, Crediton Hamlets, 69 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV38635.

Implement shed approx 40m south-east [sic] of Knowle Farmhouse. Implement shed. Mid-late C19. Volcanic rubble; slate roof. High, gable-ended block set at different axis to other farmbuildings and built over a culvert. Large double doors in north-east end (towards farmhouse). Arches of volcanic stone at either end of culvert. Small opening at ground floor level at right end of south-west side. 3-bay king post roof. This building was apparently built deliberately over a ditch and its purpose remains unknown.

Ordnance Survey, 2026, Mastermap 2026 (Cartographic). SDV366713.

Building to the south of the main farm buildings complex, close to a pond.

Historic England, 2026, National Heritage List for England 2026 (National Heritage List for England). SDV366714.

Implement Shed Approximately 40 Metres South West of Knowle Farmhouse (Formerly listed as Implement shed approximately 40 metres south-east of Knowle Farmhouse)
.Implement shed. Mid-late C19. Volcanic rubble; slate roof. High, gable-ended block set at different axis to other farmbuildings (q.v.) and built over a culvert. Large double doors in north-east end (towards farmhouse). Arches of volcanic stone at either end of culvert. Small opening at ground floor level at right end of south-west side. Three-bay king post roof. This building was apparently built deliberately over a ditch and its purpose remains unknown.
Date first listed: 20th May 1985

Sources / Further Reading

SDV366713Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2026. Mastermap 2026. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #145718 ]
SDV366714National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2026. National Heritage List for England 2026. Website.
SDV38635List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1985. Crediton Hamlets. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 69.

Associated Monuments

MDV76357Part of: Knowle Farm, Copplestone (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 11 2026 11:31AM