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Summary

The roofless remains of a former lock-up or prison are recorded adjacent to the bakehouse at Batson Hall Farm.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1212726: ANCILLARY BAKE HOUSE AND FORMER PRISON TO NORTH OF BATSON HALL FARMHOUSE BATSON HALL FARMHOUSE CYDER POUND TO NORTH EAST OF BATSON HALL FARMHOUSE

Other References/Statuses

• Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SX73NW2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• LOCK UP (XIV to XV - 1301 AD (Between) to 1500 AD (Between))

Full description

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

A building is shown in this location which could possibly represent the remains of the lock-up.

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1980, SX73NW2 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV157306.

Next to the bakehouse is a former lock-up or prison with rectangular wood barred casement opening (citing DoE 1974).

Wapshott, E., 2024, Batson Hall Farm, Batson, Salcombe Devon. Heritage Assessment - Bakehouse Ruins (Report - Assessment). SDV365951.

The buildings at Batson Hall Farm are listed as a group, with three distinct buildings and a number of ruined structures and linking walls all noted under one entry, at Grade II status. The buildings lie on the site of a former manor/mansion house and have a group value.

Historic England, 2024, National Heritage List for England, 1212726 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365835.

Next to the bake-house is a former lock-up or prison with rectangular wood barred casement opening, roof destroyed.
ee listing description for details of other buildings listed as part of complex.
Date first listed: 27th February 1974

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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