MSO12111 - Nos 28 and 30, Park Street, Dunster (Building)

Summary

Two storey buildings, probably of 17th Century origin and with later alterations. They feature colourwashed roughcast render and a thatched roof with eyebrow dormers, with stone end stacks.

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Full Description

Probably 17th century origin, with later alterations. Colourwashed rough-cast, thatched roofs with eyebrow dormers, stone end stacks. Two storeys. Six windows, modern wood casements. Two plain doors, one with gabled wood porch. Forms part of picturesque group of thatched cottages around Gallox Bridge. [1] English Heritage Listed Building Number: 264706. First Listed on 06/11/1975. [2] The 2002 Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Dunster states "beyond the bridge nos. 28 & 30 stand in an isolated position against a wooded backdrop. They too probably have 17th century origins with thatch, eyebrow dormers, colour-washed render, plank doors, and one has a gabled timber porch." [3] The buildings were visited in April 2012 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. They received a BAR score of 6. [4] The buildings are depicted on 2018 MasterMap data. The northern end is labelled "28" and the southern end "30". [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Index: 4/8/1983. Twenty-fifth List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. District of West Somerset (Somerset).
  • <2> Unassigned: Webster CJ, Historic Environment Record. 2005. Staff Comments, Somerset County Council.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Fisher, J.. 2002. Dunster Conservation Area Character Appraisal. p23.
  • <4> Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.
  • <5>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #39188 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (6): 26/4/74/1
  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (6): 26/4/74/2
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34974

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Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9894 4313 (12m by 27m)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 13 2021 8:10AM

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