MEM22234 - Andrews on the Weir, Porlock Weir (Building)

Summary

A late 19th Century building, rendered with a plain tile roof. It is of two storeys with attic rooms.

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Full Description

The majority of other buildings within the conservation area fall within this category. Among the most prominent, though with little regard for the local vernacular, are the late 19th century groups on the approach to the harbour. “Andrews on the Weir” is two storey with attic rooms and is rendered, including the stacks, and with plain tile roof, of complex construction that includes plain gable, canted hip and halfhipped profiles. There are square and canted bays, with a majority containing sash windows. [1] The building shows on the late 19th Century Ordnance Survey map. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Fisher, J.. 2004. Porlock Weir: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. p12.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Candidate)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8645 4782 (18m by 20m) (MasterMap)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:10PM

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