MEM21923 - Rock House Inn, Dulverton (Building)
Summary
The Rock House Inn is marked on historic mapping, and has original 19th Century frontage detail. It was converted from a smithy in the 1800s.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
'Rockhouse Inn' is marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] The Rock House Inn is located on Vicarage Hill. [2] Rock House Inn has original 19th Century frontage detail with a panelled entrance door with plain overlight. The sash windows have vertical glazing bars and narrower margin panes. [3] The Rock was converted in the 1800s, from a smithy. [4] The building is mentioned in the 2019 Conservation Area Appraisal for Dulverton. [4]
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SEM341402 Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022. Exmoor LHL Panel Meeting 28 November 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority.
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7521 Monograph: Binding, H. + Bonham-Carter, V.. 1986. Old Dulverton and Around: Dulverton - Bury - Brushford - Exebridge. The Exmoor Press. p51-53, Photograph.
- <3> SEM6958 Unpublished document: Fisher, J.. c.2003. Dulverton Conservation Area Appraisal. p5, 19, Photograph.
- <4> SEM7523 Monograph: Dulverton and District Civic Society. 2002. The Book of Dulverton, Brushford, Bury and Exebridge. Halsgrove. p43, 87, 93, 97.
- <5> SEM8699 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Dulverton Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 12, 51, 89, Figures 7, 60.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Legacy Candidate)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2916 128e (26m by 16m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 8 2023 4:19PM
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