MEM22214 - James Huish & Sons, Parson's Street, Porlock (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Between is the James Huish & Sons, former builder’s yard, an exceptional survival of a late 19th Century commercial group with original timber and glazing detail. [1] The building incorporates windows reclaimed from Ashley Combe House. [2] The clock tower for Ashley Combe Lodge (MSO7970) was constructed in 1840. The windows are now visible in a builders workshop in Porlock. [3] 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. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM6959 Report: Fisher, J.. 2002. Porlock: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. p21.
- <2> SEM8052 Report: Pratt, N.. 2013. Porlock Conservation Area: Appraisal Document. Exmoor National Park Authority. 48, 78, Figure 56.
- <3> SEM7985 Serial: Exmoor Society. 1959-present. Exmoor Review. Volume 30 (1989), "The rise and fall of Ashley Combe Lodge near Porlock Weir", p50-53 (B Milne).
- <4> SEM341402 Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022.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 2 fluvial
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
- Local Heritage List Status (Listed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2886 1465 (14m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Dec 13 2023 12:41PM
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