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| HER Number: | MDV126847 |
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| Name: | Barn and shippon, Gratton |
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Summary
Former farm building probably dating to the early 19th century. Described in 1994 as a handsome gable-ended dual-purpose threshing barn and shippon; one of the oldest surviving buildings on the farm. A rare example of a freestanding two storey dual function building of this type. Also modernised and updated in the late 20th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 527 671 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Meavy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MEAVY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ENGINE HOUSE (Constructed, XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1850 AD (Between))
- SHIPPON STOCK BUILDING (Constructed, XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1849 AD (Between))
- THRESHING BARN (Constructed, XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1849 AD (Between))
Full description
Thorp, J. R. L., 1994, Gratton Farm, Meavy, 21-3, 34, 45-6 (Report - Survey). SDV347822.
Building described during survey as a handsome gable-ended dual-purpose threshing barn and shippon; one of the oldest surviving buildings on the farm. Stone built, roofed with corrugated iron, it is a rare example of a two storey dual function building of this type. Series of external and internal photographs provided. A large flight of granite steps on the yard fronting elevation provide access to the threshing barn on the upper storey. A corrugated iron engine house exists on the north-east (road side) elevation of the building. A rare example of a freestanding two storey dual function building of this type. See report for full details.
Google, 2019, Google Streetview (Website). SDV362731.
(Image dates 2009-2016) Building is now slate roofed and has been modernised; the sales particulars seen online refer to the courtyard buildings having been updated for use as office/storage space. The engine house has been removed.
Ordnance Survey, 2019, MasterMap 2019 (Cartographic). SDV362729.
Building depicted on modern map.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV347822 | Report - Survey: Thorp, J. R. L.. 1994. Gratton Farm, Meavy. Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants Report. K411. A4 Comb Bound. 21-3, 34, 45-6. |
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| SDV362729 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2019. MasterMap 2019. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #122740 ] |
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| SDV362731 | Website: Google. 2019. Google Streetview. http://maps.google.co.uk. Website. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV77826 | Part of: Gratton farmstead, Meavy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV5286 - Farm survey at Gratton, Meavy
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 11 2019 11:35AM |
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