MEM15278 - Bampton Road Stores (Building)
Summary
Watchet Trading Company stores, goods shed, cottages and trackbed, to the north of the B3190.
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Type and Period (4)
Protected Status
Full Description
The ruinous remains of the former shop and stores close to Carnarvon New Pit. Converted to agricultural use before being abandoned and partially dismantled. Masonry exposed to weathering with ongoing risk of collapse. [1] Bampton Road Stores included a warehouse, the stores that fronted onto Bampton Road and stabling for 20 horses. A general store was established before 1861. [2] The ruinous buildings were reported as being demolished 1 August 2023.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM6860 Report: The Hartley Conservation Partnership + David Sekers Consulting Partnership. 2004. West Somerset Mineral Railway Conservation Plan. P.37; Survey Plans and Elevations..
- <2> SMO5787 Monograph: Sellick, R.. 1970. The West Somerset Mineral Railway and the Story of the Brendon Hills Iron Mines. David and Charles Limited. Second. P.58.
- <3> SEM340816 Verbal communication: Various. 1954-Present. Exmoor National Park Authority staff comments.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 0213 3415 (26m by 39m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03SW |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Aug 2 2023 11:17AM
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