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HER Number:MDV40479
Name:Former Wheelwrights Shop, Higher Ashton

Summary

Workshop, formerly wheelwright's, south-east of Beggars Roost, probably 18th or early 19th century. Cob and stone rubble with steeply-pitched corrugated iron roof, hipped at ends (formerly thatched).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 856 847
Map Sheet:SX88SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAshton
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishASHTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX88SE/72
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 85539

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WHEELWRIGHTS WORKSHOP (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Ashton, 15 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV284341.

Former Wheelwright's shop south east of Beggars Roost GV II Workshop, formerly wheelwright's shop. Probably C18 or early C19. Cob and stone rubble with steeply-pitched corrugated iron roof, hipped at ends (formerly thatched). Plan: Rectangular on plan with an entrance on the west (left) end. Exterior: Single storey. The left end hasa large timber door to the right and a large window glazed with lapped glass to the left. Single window on right return, facing the road; corrugated iron ventilator on roof. Interior: not inspected. Forms a group with Pitman's Cottage and Beggars Roost.


Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV284341List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Ashton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 15.
SDV350786Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #90824 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 2 2014 2:18PM