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HER Number:MDV39828
Name:Rock Cottage, Coffinswell

Summary

Rock Cottage in Coffinswell built in the 18th century with later alterations

Location

Grid Reference:SX 886 688
Map Sheet:SX86NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCoffinswell
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCOFFINSWELL

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86NE/352
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 84790

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • COTTAGE NON SPECIFIC (XVII to XX - 1700 AD to 1999 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Shown on 19th century map as a rectangular building on the north-east side of the road with extensions on the north-east and south-east sides.


Department of Environment, 1987, Coffinswell, 59 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV342476.

Rock Cottage in Coffinswell built in the 18th century. Rendered cob walls. Hipped thatched roof. Rendered, probably brick, gable end stacks. Double depth plan with off-centre entrance hall and smaller rooms to its right. 2 principal rooms at the front heated by gable end stacks, smaller service rooms at rear. 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 3 window front of probably early 20th century 2-light casements on first floor with glazing bars. 2-light 20th century casements on ground floor without glazing bars. 20th century stable type door to right of centre under thatched porch hood supported on timber posts at the front. Interior inaccessible at time of survey but front rooms seen to have insubstantial ceiling beams and right-hand room has open fireplace with plain wooden lintel. Other details: 84790.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV342476List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1987. Coffinswell. Historic Houses Register. Website. 59.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 24 2009 12:21PM