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HER Number:MDV74607
Name:Columbjohn Farmhouse, Broadclyst

Summary

Farmhouse built in 1780 on the site of an earlier house. It replaced a 15th century farmhouse to the west which is now a pair of cottages.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 960 997
Map Sheet:SX99NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBroad Clyst
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBROADCLYST

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'New House' marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map.


National Trust, 2000, Killerton Estate Archaeological Survey. Part 4. The Farms: Ashclyst - Elbury, 408/1 (Report - Survey). SDV337022.

The farmhouse was built in 1780 on the site of a house called 'Wilkes' on a map of the Killerton estate dated 1756. It replaced an earlier 15th century farmhouse to the west which is now a pair of cottages. Many alterations and additions were made in the 19th and 20th centuries including a new kitchen and bay window. The two storey farmhouse was of a late three room cross passage plan with a rear lateral stack.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV337022Report - Survey: National Trust. 2000. Killerton Estate Archaeological Survey. Part 4. The Farms: Ashclyst - Elbury. National Trust Archaeological Survey Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 408/1.

Associated Monuments

MDV65153Part of: Columbjohn Farm, Broadclyst (Monument)
MDV65155Related to: Columbjohn Cottages, Broadclyst (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 3 2008 2:25PM