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HER Number:MDV73815
Name:Pear Tree Cottage including east end of The Old Forge, Dolton

Summary

Former house, now 2 cottages, of late 17th- or early 18th century date.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 572 122
Map Sheet:SS51SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDolton
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • COTTAGE NON SPECIFIC (XVII to XVIII - 1601 AD (Between) to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Dolton (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV598.

Pear Tree Cottage including east end of The Old Forge to the west.
Formerly one house now 2 cottages. Circa late C17 or early C18 with C20 addition.
Rendered cob and rubble walls. Thatch roof gabled to right and hipped to left end.
Brick axial stack and one at right gable-end.
Plan: originally 3-room plan which has been subdivided so that the left-hand room now forms part of The Old Forge. C20 addition at right-hand end.
Exterior: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 3-window front - 1:2 The Old Forge has a late C20 2-light casement. Pear Tree Cottage has regular front of circa early C20 4-pane sashes. Central C20 glazed porch with door.
Interior: exhibits no early features but some may be concealed. Other details: LBS Number: 90854.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV598List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Dolton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 2 2023 6:26PM