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Summary

Late 17th century cottage with 20th century alterations. Whitewashed rendered cob and stone; thatched roof, gabled at ends. Single depth two room plan cottage with a heated room to the right and entrance into the unheated left end room. 20th century addition at right end. Group value with a number of early houses in Dry Lane.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1097810: DORF COTTAGE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX88NW/174
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• COTTAGE NON SPECIFIC (Built, XVII - 1650 AD to 1699 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1988, Christow, 86 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV308409.

Dorf Cottage. Cottage. Late 17th century, 20th century alterations. Whitewashed rendered cob and stone; thatched roof, gabled at ends; right end stack.
Plan: single depth two room plan cottage with a heated room to the right and entrance into the unheated left end room. 20th century addition at right end.
Exterior: two storeys. Asymmetrical two window front with a 20th century lean-to to left of centre, 20th century timber casements.
Interior: the right hand room has an open fireplace with a granite lintel, chamfered jambs and a brick-lined bread oven. Chamfered crossbeam with step-stops; exposed joists, some moulded. The left end room has a rough crossbeam.
Roof: apex not inspected, but principal rafters appear to be straight. Group value with a number of early houses in Dry Lane.

Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.

Cottage is depicted on the modern mapping.

Historic England, 2017, National Heritage List for England, 1097810 (National Heritage List for England). SDV359963.

CHRISTOW DRY LANE, Christow SX 88 NW 2/110 Dorf Cottage GV II
Cottage. Late C17, C20 alterations. Whitewashed rendered cob and stone; thatched roof, gabled at ends ; right end stack.
Plan: Single depth 2 room plan cottage with a heated room to the right and entrance into the unheated left end room. C20 addition at right end.
Exterior: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 2 window front with a C20 lean-to to left of centre, C20 timber casements.
Interior: The right hand room has an open fireplace with a granite lintel, chamfered jambs and a brick-lined bread oven. Chamfered crossbeam with step-stops ; exposed joists, some moulded. The left end room has a rough crossbeam.
Roof: apex not inspected, but principal rafters appear to be straight. Group value with a number of early houses in Dry Lane.
Listing NGR: SX8314685480

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

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Associated Events: none recorded

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