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Summary

House, formerly farmhouse, probably 17th century. Cob partition in roof space suggests 18th/19th century division of farmhouse into 2 dwellings.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1325581: MYRTLE FARM COTTAGE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS43NE/214
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 98323

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Department of Environment, 1985, Braunton, 41 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV73918.

House, formerly farmhouse, probably 17th century. Rubble rendered in upper parts and to surrounds of ground floor openings. Thatch roof with table end brick stacks. Originally 3-cell plan, built gable-end to street, with large lateral rubble stone hall stack at front. Brick shaft is presumably later. Twentieth century fenestration, 4 window range of first floor 19th century sashes, with pointed shape to thatch, over blank windowheads. Ground floor replaced by 20th century casements. Interior much altered. Heavily patched 17th century roof principals with trenched purlins. Cob partition in roof space suggests 18th/19th century division of farmhouse into 2 dwellings. Other details: 12/84.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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