MEM15265 - Bossington Farm, Bossington (Building)

Summary

A large farmhouse and its associated outbuildings, which are arranged around a cobbled yard. They date from c.1800 to the late 19th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The 2003 Conservation Area appraisal for Bossington and West Lynch advises "Bossington Farmhouse and its outbuildings grouped around a cobbled yard form an attractive group ranging in date from c.1800 to the latter part of the 19th Century." [1] The site is labelled "Bossington Farm" on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [2] The core of the farmstead appears to be unchanged in plan form from the 1st Edition map on the 2022 MasterMap data. There are several larger buidlings, likely modern agricultural structures, shown to the west and southwest of the historic core of the farm. [3] Bossington Farm is gable end on to the road with its associated farm buildings set back and angled away from the main frontages. It may have owned the linhay across the road (MSO10710). [4] The heritage asset was assessed for inclusion on the Exmoor Local Heritage List in November 2022. It was decided to add the asset to the Local Heritage List. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Fisher, J.. 2003. Bossington & West Lynch Conservation Area Character Appraisal. p13.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #39089 ]
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
  • <4> Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Bossington and West Lynch Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 9, 17, 52, Figure 14.
  • <5> Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022. Exmoor LHL Panel Meeting 28 November 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Local Heritage List Status (Listed)
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA137535

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 289 148 (39m by 71m) MasterMap
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 12 2023 4:44PM

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