MEM22132 - Mays Cottage, Allerford (Building)

Summary

Cottage built of stone rubble with rendered or colourwashed surface. It likely dates from the 17th Century or earlier. Lowered dormers under a tiled pent roof suggests it was formerly thatched.

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Protected Status

Full Description

The 2004 Allerford Conservation Area Character Appraisal mentions "a typical plain cottage row including Mays Cottage and Farthings. These mainly date from the 17th century or earlier, with render or colourwash over stone rubble, and lowered dormers under tiled pent roofs, indicating former thatch. There is a mix of timber and metal casement windows, with plank and ledged doors some part glazed." [1] A structure is visible on the 1841 Selworthy Tithe map at this location. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Fisher, J.. 2004. Allerford Conservation Area Character Appraisal.
  • <2> Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Local List Status (Candidate)
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA139751

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 904 469 (10m by 12m) (MasterMap)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:10PM

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