MEM22389 - Riversdale and Clovelly House, Tors Road, Lynmouth (Building)

Summary

An early 20th Century pair of semi detached houses, three storeyed and stone built with brick dressings. They retain a wealth of original detail.

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Full Description

A group of small hotels or guest houses includes Oakleigh, Riversdale and Clovelley House, Glenville House and Tregonwell. These are three-storey, stone-built with brick dressings and slate roofs and are mainly semidetached. They retain a wealth of original detail, including timber verandas, cast iron balcony, canted bay windows, some with French doors. [1] The buildings do not appear on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3] The building is mentioned in the 2018 Conservation Area Appraisal for Lynmouth. [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.. 2003. Lynmouth: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. 19.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2018. Lynmouth Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 41, 84.
  • <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 Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022.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
  • Local Heritage List Status (Listed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 2726 1494 (18m by 17m) MasterMap
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2023 9:02AM

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