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> SEM8349 Report: Williams, E.H.D.. 1989. Porlock. Doverhay. Barn End. (formerly Lower Doverhay Farm).
Location
Location | Lower Doverhay House, Porlock, Somerset |
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Grid reference | SS 8885 4655 (point) |
Map sheet | SS84NE |
Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MEM22223 Lower Doverhay (previously Barn End), Porlock (Building)
Record last edited
Sep 26 2016 1:15PM