Steps Cottages
STEPS COTTAGES, 1 AND 2, OLD ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1108239
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Steps Cottages
- Statutory Address:
- STEPS COTTAGES, 1 AND 2, OLD ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1108239
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1993
- List Entry Name:
- Steps Cottages
- Statutory Address 1:
- STEPS COTTAGES, 1 AND 2, OLD ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- STEPS COTTAGES, 1 AND 2, OLD ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- South Hams (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Harberton
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 78455 56279
Details
HARBERTON SX7856-SX7956 15/443 OLD ROAD, (EAST SIDE) HARBERTONFORD Nos 1 and 2 Steps Cottages
II
Row of 4 millworkers' cottages converted into 2 dwellings. Circa early C19. Rendered stone rubble. Asbestos slate roof with hipped ends. Right hand end has slightly higher ridge. 3 large stone rubble and rendered lateral stacks at rear. Plan: Overall rectangular plan of single depth. Each cottage either of 1 or 2 rooms heated from fireplaces at the back. Originally a row of 4 cottages, converted into 2 houses and later extensions built at the rear. Exterior: 3 storeys. Approximately 6-window range. Not quite symmetrical fenestration with C19 2-light casements with glazing bars and small panes. Small square windows on second floor. All with slate cills. C20 plank door to left and C20 panelled door to right. Doorways between have been blocked. Interior not inspected. Note: Built for mill works at woollen mills (The Mills, Woodland Road, Harbertonford (qv)).
Listing NGR: SX7845556279
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 101353
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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