MEM22130 - Former Cobbler's Shop, Allerford (Building)

Summary

A small workshop dating from c.1880, built from local stone rubble with a triple-ridge tiled roof. It is entered through double plank doors via a gabled side porch. The shop was in use until the late 20th Century.

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Protected Status

Full Description

A small workshop dating from c.1880, built from local stone rubble with a triple-ridge tiled roof. It is entered through double plank doors via a gabled side porch. The shop was in use until the late 20th Century. [1] The building is depicted but not labelled on the 2022 MasterMap data. [2] The building is mentioned in the 2017 Conservation Area Appraisal. It is described as a former workshop, now in use as a gallery serving the forge (MSO10703). [3] The building is depicted on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [4] It is not shown on the Selworthy Tithe Map. [5] The heritage asset was assessed for inclusion on the Exmoor Local Heritage List in November 2022. It was decided to add the asset to the Local Heritage List. [6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Report: Fisher, J.. 2004. Allerford Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Exmoor National Park Authority.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #39038 ]
  • <3> Report: Pratt, N.. 2017. Allerford Conservation Area: Appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 20, 56, Figure 19.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <6> Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022. Exmoor LHL Panel Meeting 28 November 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Local Heritage List Status (Listed)
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA138294

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 290 147 (11m by 7m)
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 12 2023 1:59PM

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