Forda House
FORDA HOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1326342
- Date first listed:
- 07-Nov-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Forda House
- Statutory Address:
- FORDA HOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1326342
- Date first listed:
- 07-Nov-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Forda House
- Statutory Address 1:
- FORDA HOUSE
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:
- FORDA HOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- West Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Milton Abbot
- National Grid Reference:
- SX 43521 82147
Details
SX 48 SW MILTON ABBOT
6/204 Forda House - GV II*
Farmhouse. Medieval origins, circa late C16 remodelling. Stone rubble, partly plastered, slate roofs, gabled at right end, hipped at left end. 2 stacks, one at right gable end, 1 on ridge at junction between roofs. Probably a medieval open hall house, the remains of a tall cusped timber window found in the rear wall of the wall suggest an early C16 date. The hall was probably ceiled over in the late C16 with a stack inserted backing on to the through passage, the 2-storey porch looks circa late C16. A drain discovered during C20 renovations suggests that the lower end was used as a shippon. 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 6-window front with scattered fenestration, the lower end and the through passage under a slightly lower roofline. 2-storey porch on front at left, rectangular stair projection in centre of higher end, front left outshut under catslide roof to left of porch. The gabled porch has a chamfered arched granite doorway below a 2-light mullioned window with a hoodmould. Large C20 window with granite hoodmould and architrave to stair projection, all other windows 1- 2- and 3-light C20 casements with glazing bars, 3 first floor windows under timber lintels, 2 ground floor windows under concrete lintels. Interior 1 massive closed truss from the medieval hall visible with a cambered collar mortised into the principals, which are raised crucks, and massive purlins. No access to roof apex at time of survey (1985). A circa late C16 doorframe on the first floor leads into the room over the passage. A high status medieval house with an unspoilt interior. The hall has a probably C16 cross beam with deep chamfers and stops and an early C19 chimney piece. The inner room fireplace has a timber lintel with ogee stops. The through passage plan survives.
Listing NGR: SX4352182147
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 92446
- 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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