Site Event/Activity record EEM14581 - 1989: HBR - Lower Doverhay House

Technique(s)

Organisation

Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group

Date

August 1989

Description

The building was subject to survey in August 1989. It was noted to be a two storey rubble walled house with a tiled roof, aligned down a slope and with a barn added at the southern (higher) end. It was thought to have been originally of a three room plan with a deep fireplace with oven heating the central hall, which also features a stair turret. It is possible the house had a cross passage or cross entry but the western wall in the property has been rebuilt. There are several chamfered beams in the property, although it was suggested these were not in their original positions. The house was suggested to be of a mid to late 16th Century date.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Williams, E.H.D.. 1989. Porlock. Doverhay. Barn End. (formerly Lower Doverhay Farm).

Map

Location

Location Lower Doverhay House, Porlock, Somerset
Grid reference SS 8885 4655 (point)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Lower Doverhay (previously Barn End), Porlock (Building)

Record last edited

Sep 26 2016 1:15PM