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| HER Number: | MDV7047 |
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| Name: | The Moult, Salcombe |
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Summary
The Moult was one of the first 'villas' to be be built in Salcombe, in 1764. The historian, Froude, lived here. Attached to the house by a high stone wall is a thatched summerhouse.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 729 379 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX73NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Salcombe |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SALCOMBE |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX73NW/18
- Old Listed Building Ref: 397540
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MANSION HOUSE (Built, XVIII - 1764 AD to 1764 AD)
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, SX73NW1 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV157329.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Marked as Moult On Site of a Mansion.
Hoskins, W. G., 1954, A New Survey of England: Devon, 470 (Monograph). SDV17562.
The Moult was one of the first 'villas' to be be built in Salcombe, in 1764. The historian, Froude, lived here.
Department of Environment, 1974, Salcombe, 19 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV155971.
Moult, North Sands, Salcombe. Commenced 1764, added to in 1785 etc. Encased in Turdor style and extended in the early 19th century. J. A. Froude is said to have written his History here. Five gables, south-east (seaward) with large boards. Stucco.
Linked by a stone wall, 14 feet high, is a charming C18 summerhouse with wood trellis and thatched roof.
Turton, S. D., 1993, Archaeological Assessment of SWW Salcombe Marine Discharge Scheme, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV174932.
Griffith, F. M., 1995, DAP/YO, 7-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDV156001.
Ordnance Survey, 2024, Mastermap 2024 (Cartographic). SDV365834.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV155971 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1974. Salcombe. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 19. |
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| SDV156001 | Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1995. DAP/YO. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 7-8. |
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| SDV157329 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. SX73NW1. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. |
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| SDV174932 | Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D.. 1993. Archaeological Assessment of SWW Salcombe Marine Discharge Scheme. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.58. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. |
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| SDV17562 | Monograph: Hoskins, W. G.. 1954. A New Survey of England: Devon. A New Survey of England: Devon. A5 Hardback. 470. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV365834 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2024. Mastermap 2024. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #99402 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV72624 | Related to: Mews Cottage to north-east of The Moult, Salcombe (Building) |
| MDV72622 | Related to: Salcombe, 'Moult Farm' (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV3824 - DAP/YO
- EDV3826 - Archaeological assessment of SWW Salcombe marine discharge scheme
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 15 2024 5:03PM |
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