MEM25314 - Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall, Riverside Road, Lynmouth (Building)

Summary

Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall includes a permanent free exhibition on the flood of August 1952, run by a group of volunteers. It was opened on 10th July 1958, officially marking the completion of the rebuilding of the village after the flood.

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Full Description

Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall includes a permanent free exhibition on the flood of August 1952, run by a group of volunteers. The hall was erected in 1958 on the site of the former lifeboat station and was opened on 10th July, officially marking the completion of the rebuilding of the village after the flood. It is a stone built hall with a slate roof, and with an external staircase on its southern gable end. [1] The hall is marked on the 2022 MasterMap data. [2] The building is mentioned in the 2018 Conservation Area Appraisal for Lynmouth. [3] 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. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Website: Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall. 2019. Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #48126 ]
  • <3> Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2018. Lynmouth Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 84, Figure 55.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022.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)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SS 2722 1496 (10m by 15m)
Map sheet SS21SE
Historic Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2023 3:32PM

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