MEM22238 - Seaview Cottage and The Old Reading Rooms at Porlock Weir (Building)
Summary
A low cottage row, probably of 18th Century origin with later modifications, rendered and with a mix of thatch with tall brick stacks, slate and decorative tile roofs.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
Almost opposite Gibraltar Cottages is a low cottage row, probably of 18th Century origin with later modifications, rendered and a mix of thatch with tall brick stack, slate and decorative plain tile roofs. [1] The 2nd and 3rd Edition Ordnance Survey maps indicate a former Reading Room at this site. [2, 3] This structure appears to be present on the 1841 Porlock Tithe map. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM6949 Report: Fisher, J.. 2004. Porlock Weir: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. p13.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM8093 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM7162 Map: Cox, J. W.C.. 1841. Porlock Tithe Map and Apportionment. 13.3 inches : 1 mile.
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Other Statuses/References
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 2 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Local List Status (Candidate)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8648 4783 (33m by 13m) MasterMap |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 18 2021 3:11PM
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