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HER Number:MDV22226
Name:Jasmine Cottage, 32 Fore Street, Seaton

Summary

Cottage dating to the 16th century, possibly earlier, remodelled in the 18th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 244 901
Map Sheet:SY29SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSeaton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSEATON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29SW/185
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II): 87584

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HOUSE (XVI to XVIII - 1501 AD to 1800 AD)

Full description

Laithwaite, M., 1973, Houses in Seaton and neighbourhood (Un-published). SDV366950.

Site visit 11th August 1973. This appeared to be a two-storeyed, three room and cross passage house perhaps dating to the late 16th century, the hall heated by an axial stack backing onto the cross passage. Evidence of diagonal cut stops on the stud and panel screens suggest a 16th rather than 17th century date. However, the fact that the first floor stud partitions are not aligned with the jointed cruck trusses in the roof may indicate that the cottage was originally a single storeyed medieval house within which a first floor was subsequently inserted. Futher investigation though, particularly to ascertain if there is any smoke-blackening in the roof, is needed to prove this theory.

Alcock, N. W., 1981, Cruck Construction: An Introduction and Catalogue, 111 (Report - non-specific). SDV342504.

Jointed cruck recorded.

Dixon, T. + Turton, S. D., 1995, Archaeological and Historical Appraisal of the Town of Seaton, East Devon, 8 (Report - non-specific). SDV120095.

Fisher, J., 1999, East Devon Conservation Area Appraisals: Seaton, 11 (Report - non-specific). SDV346803.

Other details: Maps.

Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

English Heritage, 2011, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV347072.

Jasmine Cottage, 32 Fore Street. Cottage set back from street front. Circa 16th century, remodelled circa 18th century. Plastered stone rubble. New tile roof with gabled ends. Two storeys. Three window range. Three-light casements with glazing bars. Ground floor left hand sash and tripartite sash to centre. 19th century panelled door. Rebuilt brick chimney stacks.
Interior: Three jointed arch trusses. Plank and muntin screens, one with Tudor arched doorway. Chamfered ceiling beams with truncated pyramid stops. Date listed: 14th April 1983.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV120095Report - non-specific: Dixon, T. + Turton, S. D.. 1995. Archaeological and Historical Appraisal of the Town of Seaton, East Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 95.69. A4 Grip Bound. 8.
SDV342504Report - non-specific: Alcock, N. W.. 1981. Cruck Construction: An Introduction and Catalogue. Council for British Archaeology Research Report. 42. Photocopy + Digital. 111.
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #83355 ]
SDV346803Report - non-specific: Fisher, J.. 1999. East Devon Conservation Area Appraisals: Seaton. East Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 11.
SDV347072National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2011. National Heritage List for England. Website.
SDV366950Un-published: Laithwaite, M.. 1973. Houses in Seaton and neighbourhood. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 29 2026 4:20PM