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HER Number:MDV91771
Name:Lower Hare Farmhouse, Whitestone

Summary

Farmhouse with early 16th century origins.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 854 935
Map Sheet:SX89SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWhitestone
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWHITESTONE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (Built, XVI - 1501 AD (Between) to 1600 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1986, Whitestone, 97 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV346823.

Lower Hare Farmhouse. Circa early 16th century origins, circa mid 17th century remodelling, some rebuilding of the circa early 19th century, 20th century rear additions in progress at time of survey (1985). Whitewashed rendered cob. Two storeys. Stacks. Single storey lean-to. Three screens. Many different features. See DoE list for full details.

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

Historic England, 2025, National Heritage List for England 2025 (National Heritage List for England). SDV366287.

Lower Hare Farmhouse. Farmhouse. Circa early C16 origins, circa mid C17 remodelling, some rebuilding of the circa early C19, C20 rear additions.
The core of the house is a late medieval open hall floored over in the circa mid C17 when the front lateral stack was added. The lower end and passage may always have been floored. The inner room was rebuilt in the circa early C19 as a kitchen. The lower end has been re-roofed and the end wall rebuilt, probably following a partial collapse.
Interior Considerable survival of higher quality features of the C17, including 3 screens.
See listing description for full details.
Date first listed: 4th September 1986

Sources / Further Reading

SDV346823List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1986. Whitestone. Historic Houses Register. A4 Bound. 97.
SDV366286Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2025. Mastermap 2025. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.
SDV366287National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2025. National Heritage List for England 2025. Website.

Associated Monuments

MDV9648Part of: Lower Hare Farm, Whitestone (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 16 2025 1:11PM