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Summary

Row of 5 cottages. Probably 17th century origins to numbers 3-5, numbers 1-2 probably early 19th century. Original plans obscured by later alterations.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1107651: 1-5, CHURCH HILL

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SW/100
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 98726

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• COTTAGE NON SPECIFIC (Post Medieval to XXI - 1540 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Wessex Archaeology, 2007, RMB Chivenor Flood Defence Scheme Barnstaple, Devon: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment, 10 (Report - Assessment). SDV342125.

Other details: WA 103.

Department of Environment, 29/05/1986, Fremington, 10 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV342173.

Row of cottages. Probably 17th century origins to numbers 3-5, numbers 1-2 probably early 19th century. Stone rubble and cob. Asbestos slate roof to numbers 1 and 2, tiled roofs to numbers 3 and 4, corrugated iron roof to number 5. Ridge brick stacks between numbers 1 and 2 and numbers 3 and 4, lateral rear stack to number 3 with clay pot, and gable end stack to number 5 with brick shaft. Original plans obscured by later alterations, all principally 2- room cottages, single room deep except number 3 which has 3 rooms and through-passage. Two storeys. Number 1 at left end has 20th century windows over plank door to left and blind window on each floor to right of 2-light casement, 8 panes per light on each floor. Number 2 has virtually symmetrical facade with 2-light horizontal sliding sashes to first floor, 3 panes per light to left, 6 panes per light to right flanking blind window above 4 panelled door with 2-light casement, 6 panes per light to left and 2-light casement, 3 panes per light to right. Number 3 has 3-window range, all 2-light casements, 4 panes per light except for small 4-paned window to left of plank door. Number 4 has 2-window range of 2-light casements, 4 panes per light on each floor to left, 3 panes per light above 6 panes per light to right of 4 panelled door. Number 5 has irregular fenestration. Two 2-light casements, 2 panes per light to left and 4 panes per light above plank door with ground floor 20th century 15-paned windows to right. Interiors not inspected. Other details: LBS 98726.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4490 - RMB Chivenor Flood Defence Scheme Barnstaple, Devon: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment

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