Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse
LINHAY AND BYRE APPROXIMATE 15 METRES SOUTH OF WESTCOTT FARMHOUSE, WESTCOTT LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1251223
- Date first listed:
- 04-Nov-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse
- Statutory Address:
- LINHAY AND BYRE APPROXIMATE 15 METRES SOUTH OF WESTCOTT FARMHOUSE, WESTCOTT LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1251223
- Date first listed:
- 04-Nov-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse
- Statutory Address 1:
- LINHAY AND BYRE APPROXIMATE 15 METRES SOUTH OF WESTCOTT FARMHOUSE, WESTCOTT LANE
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:
- LINHAY AND BYRE APPROXIMATE 15 METRES SOUTH OF WESTCOTT FARMHOUSE, WESTCOTT LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- Mid Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Thelbridge
- National Grid Reference:
- SS 80171 11801
Details
THELBRIDGE WESTCOTT LANE SS 81 SW 3/273 Linhay and byre approximate - 15 metres south of Westcott Farmhouse GV II
Linhay and byre. Probably C17. Cob on rubble footings with later rubble patching; corrugated iron roof (formerly thatched). Continuous block facing north comprising a 4-bay linhay to left (east) and a byre with hayloft over to right (west). Open- fronted linhay (Alcocks type T1) has posts of large scantling resting on stone pads, carrying the crossbeams which support the hayloft and, at the top, a central slot is provided for the front principal of the A-frame trusses which have pegged lap-jointed collars. Byre has a wide doorway to left including a C19 plank door with wrought iron strap hinges. Small window to right with loading hatch over. Byre includes late C19 timber stalls, probably C17 plain-finished crossbeams and A-frame truss roof with pegged lap-jointed collars. Included for group value.
Listing NGR: SS8017111801
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 433877
- 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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