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HER Number:MDV61805
Name:Stables at Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton

Summary

A relatively large lofted building that may also have been built for housing cattle.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 709 212
Map Sheet:SS72SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKings Nympton
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishKINGS NYMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Traditional farm buildings marked on nineteenth century historic mapping, at Broomham Farm

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS72SW/15/3
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • STABLE (Built, XVIII - 1701 AD (Between) to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants, 1995, Broomham, Kings Nympton: a North Devon Longhouse (Report - Survey). SDV336349.

Built across slope on east-west axis near southwest side of barn, forming north side of yard. Relatively large building, may have also been built for housing cattle. Lofted building, built of cob on stone rubble footings, with hipped roof. Faces south, with 2 front doors and window in between, also 2 left loading hatches. West end has doorway and window. Roof has A-frame trusses with lap jointed collars, fixed with pegs augmented by iron spikes. Probably built in 18th century. Shown on Tithe Map of 1843.

Ordnance Survey, 2025, Mastermap 2025 (Cartographic). SDV366286.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336349Report - Survey: Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants. 1995. Broomham, Kings Nympton: a North Devon Longhouse. Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants. K443. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV366286Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2025. Mastermap 2025. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #96868 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV18958Part of: Broomham Farm, Kings Nympton (Monument)
MDV61803Related to: Broomham Farmhouse, Kings Nympton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 29 2025 11:00AM