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HER Number:MDV36957
Name:Sweets, Croyde

Summary

Former farmhouse, possibly 16th century in origin, extended in the 17th century and much altered in the 20th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 446 391
Map Sheet:SS43NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGeorgeham
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGEORGEHAM

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS43NW/65
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (Built, XVI to XVII - 1501 AD to 1700 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1985, Georgeham, 88 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV69128.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 960 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Sweets (formerly listed as Sweets Cottage).


Ordnance Survey, 2016, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359352.


Historic England, 2016, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV359353.

Sweets. Farmhouse, now house possibly C16, extended in Cl7 and refenestrated and altered C20. Rendered rubble and cob. Wheat-reed thatch roof, half-hipped at left end and to rear extensions, gable end to right. Originally 3-cell through-passage plan with axial rubble stack with drip backing onto through-passage and tall lateral rubble stack with weatherings and tapering top heating lower end. 2 short wings added at each end to rear and central gabled thatch dormer added to resemble E- shaped plan to rear elevation. North street side. 2 storeys. 3-window range of 2-light small casements with eyebrow dormers over two 3-light casements to left of C20 door to through-passage, with slated lean-to roofs each side of lateral stack projections. 2-light casement in right projection, roof continues to left as porch. All C20 fenestration with diamond-leaded panes. Interior much altered.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 960.
SDV359352Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #89267 ]
SDV359353National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2016. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital.
SDV69128List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1985. Georgeham. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 88.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 9 2016 10:55AM