MEM22133 - Farthings, Allerford (Building)

Summary

Cottage built of stone rubble with rendered or colourwashed surface. It likely dates from the 17th Century or earlier. Lowered dormers under a tiled pent roof suggests it was formerly thatched.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The 2004 Allerford Conservation Area Character Appraisal mentions "a typical plain cottage row including Mays Cottage and Farthings. These mainly date from the 17th Century or earlier, with render or colourwash over stone rubble, and lowered dormers under tiled pent roofs, indicating former thatch. There is a mix of timber and metal casement windows, with plank and ledged doors some part glazed." [1] A structure is visible on the 1841 Selworthy Tithe map at this location. [2] The building is mentioned in the 2017 Conservation Area Appraisal. [3] Farthings is depicted and labelled on the 2022 MasterMap data. [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> Report: Fisher, J.. 2004. Allerford Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Exmoor National Park Authority.
  • <2> Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <3> Report: Pratt, N.. 2017. Allerford Conservation Area: Appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 19, 56, Figure 15.
  • <4>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #39050 ]
  • <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 Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022.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 3 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Local Heritage List Status (Listed)
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA138472

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 290 146 (15m by 14m) MasterMap
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 12 2023 2:33PM

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