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HER Number:MDV68920
Name:High Bickington, Homewell Cottage

Summary

Homewell Cottage is probably of 18th century date, of rendered cob on a stone rubble plinth with a thatched roof.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 599 203
Map Sheet:SS52SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHigh Bickington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishHIGH BICKINGTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS52SE/69
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • COTTAGE NON SPECIFIC (Post Medieval to XVIII - 1540 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

English Heritage, 1989, High Bickington (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336851.

Homewell Cottage. Probably early 18th century. Rendered cob on stone rubble plinth. Wheatstraw thatched roof, half-hipped to right. Rendered stone end stack with red-brick top stage.
Plan: Two-room central-entrance plan, sited at right angles to the road (facing south).
Exterior: Symmetrical two-window 19th century two-light wooden casements in old openings. Central entrance with 19th century plank door and late 20th century porch.
Interior Not inspected. Other details: LBS 91721.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Archaeological Assessment of Little Bickington Farm, Higher Bickington, 7, fig 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV9530.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336851List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 1989. High Bickington. Historic Houses Register. Digital.
SDV9530Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Archaeological Assessment of Little Bickington Farm, Higher Bickington. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.52. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7, fig 2.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 28 2006 12:31PM