MEM25252 - The Pack Horse, Allerford (Building)

Summary

An early to mid 20th Century rebuilding of an earlier house, with a mock timber frame gable added. It was originally a thatched cottage, suggested to be 17th Century in date.

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Protected Status

Full Description

An early to mid 20th Century rebuilding of an earlier house, with a mock timber frame gable added. Early photographs of the site show that it was originally a thatched cottage, possibly of 17th Century date. The building was being used as holiday apartments in 2017. [1] The house is depicted and labelled on the 2022 MasterMap data at SS 9051 4690. [2] 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. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Pratt, N.. 2017. Allerford Conservation Area: Appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 17, 56, Figure 14.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #48049 ]
  • <3> Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022. Exmoor LHL Panel Meeting 28 November 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Listed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 2905 1469 (14m by 13m)
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 12 2023 1:54PM

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