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| HER Number: | MDV73639 |
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| Name: | Prescombe Farmhouse, Lydford |
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Summary
Farmhouse is probably 19th century in date, based on cartographic evidence. Depicted on the 1840s Tithe Map, the north-western half appears to be later than the south-eastern half. Cement rendered with twin-ridged slate roof. May have originally been occupied as two separate dwellings.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 515 840 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX58SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Lydford |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LAMERTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMHOUSE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.
The Lamerton Tithe Map shows the farmhouse on the northern edge of the farmyard. The map is ripped at this location so it's possible this may show an earlier version of the house.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
The late 19th century historic map shows the farmhouse, which appears largely the same as the Tithe Map depiction.
Dartmoor National Park Authority, 1993 - 1997, Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 1993-1997 (Report - Survey). SDV344544.
Farmhouse is probably 19th century in date. Comprised of two single depth blocks, the south-eastern block appears to pre-date the north-western block which is thought to be later 19th century. The blocks may have originally been separately occupied as they both have wash houses.
Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Prescombe Farm, Lydford, 18 (Report - Assessment). SDV338412.
Prescombe Farmhouse is shown on the 1884 Ordnance Survey map in its present square plan form. The north western half is of a later build style than the south eastern half suggesting that the house was extended prior to 1884. Cement rendered under twin-ridged slate roof. Other details: No 1414.
Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.
Modern mapping shows the farmhouse in the centre of the extended farmstead.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV338412 | Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Prescombe Farm, Lydford. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.14. A4 Stapled + Digital. 18. |
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| SDV344544 | Report - Survey: Dartmoor National Park Authority. 1993 - 1997. Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 1993-1997. dartmoor National Park Authority. Mixed Archive Material. |
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| SDV349431 | Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital. |
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| SDV359962 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2017. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #100975 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV73638 | Part of: Prescombe Farm, Lydford (Monument) |
| MDV118145 | Related to: Multi-purpose farm building, Prescombe Farm, Lydford (Building) |
| MDV118146 | Related to: Shippon, Prescombe Farm, Lydford (Building) |
| MDV118149 | Related to: The old privy at Prescombe Farm, Lydford (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4199 - Devon County Farms Historic Environment Audit (Pilot Project)
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 3 2017 2:46PM |
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