Riverton Farmhouse, Including Former Stables at Left End

RIVERTON FARMHOUSE, INCLUDING FORMER STABLES AT LEFT END, YEOLAND LANE

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Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1309151
Date first listed:
18-Mar-1986
List Entry Name:
Riverton Farmhouse, Including Former Stables at Left End
Statutory Address:
RIVERTON FARMHOUSE, INCLUDING FORMER STABLES AT LEFT END, YEOLAND LANE

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1309151
Date first listed:
18-Mar-1986
List Entry Name:
Riverton Farmhouse, Including Former Stables at Left End
Statutory Address 1:
RIVERTON FARMHOUSE, INCLUDING FORMER STABLES AT LEFT END, YEOLAND LANE

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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.

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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.

Understanding list entries

Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:
RIVERTON FARMHOUSE, INCLUDING FORMER STABLES AT LEFT END, YEOLAND LANE

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:
Devon
District:
North Devon (District Authority)
Parish:
Swimbridge
National Grid Reference:
SS 63721 30031

Details

SWIMBRIDGE YEOLAND LANE (south side) SS 63 SW Riverton 8/223 Riverton Farmhouse, including former stables at left end

II

Farmhouse and stables attached. Probably Cl7 but earlier fabric may be concealed. Altered in C20. Painted rendered stone and cob. Farmhouse has slate roof with gable ends, corrugated iron roof to former stables. Lateral rubble stack to rear of farmhouse with offsets, heightened in brick. 3-room cross-passage plan with extension formerly stables at left end. 2 storeys. 5-window range. C19 2-light casement 3 panes per light at left end of main range, 2 gabled half dormers at right end with sashes with margin glazing bars. Early C19 casement to centre, 2 panes to left side light, 6 panes to right. 4 pigeon holes at left end. Off-centre doorway with C20 door enclosed in C20 lean-to extension. Former stables has doorway with cambered brick arch at left end and 2-light casement. 3 panes per light inserted in blocked doorway to right of C17 2-light timber window with chamfered surround, the mullion replaced. Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: SS6372130031

Legacy

The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.

Legacy System number:
98707
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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