MEM25341 - West Bodley Farmstead, Parracombe (Building)

Summary

The farmstead is possibly of 18th Century date and has a good range of stone outbuildings grouped around a cobbled yard.

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Full Description

The farmstead is possibly of 18th Century date and has a good range of stone outbuildings grouped around a cobbled yard. [1] The farmstead is depicted and labelled on the 2022 MasterMap data. [2] The buildings at West Bodley Farm appear to be similarly arranged on historic mapping available to the HER, including the Tithe Map for Parracombe. [3-5] West Bodley Farmhouse is probably early 19th Century in date and is set back from a good range of stone outbuildings grouped around a cobbled yard. [6] 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. [7]

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Report: Fisher, J.. 2004. Parracombe: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 16.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #48162 ]
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Map: 1839. Parracombe Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <6> Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Parracombe Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 40, 52, 71, Figures 41, 42.
  • <7> Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022.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 2666 1452 (50m by 66m) With reference to historic mapping editions
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2023 4:28PM

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