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HER Number:MDV75007
Name:Barn at Wheatley Park Farm, Thrushelton

Summary

Barn of cob and stone under corrugated metal roof.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 453 887
Map Sheet:SX48NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishThrushelton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTHRUSHELTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BARN (Unknown date)

Full description

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

The 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map shows that the barn was once attached to another barn on its east end which had a horse engine house on the south side. The farm is shown as 'Whiteley Park'.


Philip Brown Associates, 2008, Conversion of Barn into Holiday Accomodation, 12533/2008/TAV (Planning Application). SDV341795.

Planning application to convert stone and cob barn at Wheatley Park Farm. Large areas of cob, especially at the western end have been replaced with concrete blocks. Corrugated metal roof supported on timber 'A' frames. Cobbled floor with a drainage channel along half its length. Large area of cobbles around the entrance has been replaced with concrete. Stable door and windows are timber framed. Most of the windows are unglazed and covered with pvc sheeting. Floor joist which would have supported the upper floor in the western half of the barn are still in place. The plan shows the remains of a 'lean to' on the east end which is now derelict. Other details: Plans and elevations.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV341795Planning Application: Philip Brown Associates. 2008. Conversion of Barn into Holiday Accomodation. West Devon Borough Council. A4 Stapled. 12533/2008/TAV.

Associated Monuments

MDV75008Related to: Barn at Wheatley Park Farm, Thrushelton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 13 2009 12:24PM