MSO10816 - Oval Cottage and School House, Brompton Regis Village (Building)

Summary

A mid-19th Century pair of semi-detached cottages, built of local stone and with slate roofs.

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Full Description

Pair of semi-detached cottages. Mid C19. Random rubble local stone, ashlar dressings, slate roofs, overhanging eaves, large central brick stack set diagonally on ridge with 4 chimneys set diagonally. Plan: pair of 2-cell and cross passage cottages. Two storeys, 2:2 bays, facade divided into 4 sections by pilaster quoins with central pilaters, flat string course, also under the eaves, ashlar surrounds to all openings, 2 and 3-light wooden leaded casements, ground floor with plank doors between, right hand cottage with original pentice hood wooden porch with valance. [1] English Heritage Listed Building Number: 265609. First Listed on 04/08/1986. [2] 2-cell plan. Stone, Random rubble walls. Gabled roof [3] The buildings were visited in March 2012 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. They received a BAR score of 6. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: 4/8/1986. 36th List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, District of West Somerset (Somerset)/Exmoor National Park..
  • <2> Unassigned: Webster CJ, Historic Environment Record. 2005. Staff Comments, Somerset County Council.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Somerset County Council. Various. Somerset HER parish files - Exmoor records.
  • <4> Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.

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Other Statuses/References

  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (6): 1648/4/29/1
  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (6): 1648/4/29/2
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 31351

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Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9508 3150 (14m by 21m)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 3:14PM

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