MSO12081 - Old Cottage, 10 High Street, Dunster (Building)

16th century. Breaks forward slightly from building line. Render, tarred and slated roof, eaves. Two storeys plus attics. Two windows, 3-light leaded iron casements to 1st floor. Square bays to ground floor, small-pained fixed light windows with glazing bars. Slate pent over bays and door. [1] English Heritage Listed Building Number: 264672. First Listed on 22/05/1969. [2] The building is included in Dunster's Conservation Area; the 2002 character appraisal notes it is one of Dunster's earliest cottages. [3] The building was visited in April 2012 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. It received a BAR score of 6. [4] The building is depicted on 2018 MasterMap data and labelled "10". [5] A photographic survey and brief details of the evolution of the property were prepared in support of a Listed Building Consent Application for the replacement of two casement windows on the elevation facing the street frontage. [6] House constructed during the 16th century with 17th and 18th century additions and alterations. It has two storeys and is rendered and has a tar and slate roof. [7,8] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [9] The building is mentioned in the 2018 Conservation Area Appraisal for Dunster. [10] The building was assessed as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor’s Listed Buildings 2018-19, receiving a BAR score of 6. [11]