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| HER Number: | MDV64653 |
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| Name: | Cider House at West Irishborough, Swimbridge |
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Summary
An unusual composite building. It appears to have been built as a threshing barn in the 18th century but the western end was rebuilt at some stage higher than the pre-existing eastern end, the upper section plastered probably for use as a granary. However, the wooden screw and head block for a cider press within the building indicate that it was latterly used for cider making.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 634 282 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS62NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Swimbridge |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SWIMBRIDGE |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Traditional farm buildings dating at West Irishborough
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS62NW/62/3
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CIDER HOUSE (Built, XVIII - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
- THRESHING BARN (Built, XVIII - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
Full description
Edgcombe, D., 2002, Countryside Stewardship Shceme. West Irishborough Farm, Chittlehampton, North Devon (Correspondence). SDV354562.
Child, P. C., 2002, Farm buildings at West Irishborough (Correspondence). SDV322741.
Building C. An unusual composite structure. The major part to the east is of cob under an 18th cnetury type roof which was originally thatched but is now clad in corrugated iron. A wooden threshing floor indicates it was originally a corn barn and once extended for an equal distance on the other side of the doorway. However, this western half was taken down and replaced with the present stone structure which rises up above the height of the surviving eastern section of the barn roof. This upper section is lined with lathe and plaster and may have been a granary. However, the building was also latterly used for cider making as the wooden screw and head block for a cider press remain in the building. Map object based on this source.
Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.
Map object based on this source.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV322741 | Correspondence: Child, P. C.. 2002. Farm buildings at West Irishborough. |
| SDV350786 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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| SDV354562 | Correspondence: Edgcombe, D.. 2002. Countryside Stewardship Shceme. West Irishborough Farm, Chittlehampton, North Devon. Letter to Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV64650 | Part of: West Irishborough Farm, Swimbridge (Monument) |
| MDV105471 | Related to: Orchards at West Irishborough Farm, Swimbridge (Monument) |
| MDV64654 | Related to: Threshing Barn at West Irishborough Farm, Swimbridge (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 29 2023 2:02PM |
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