Description

This asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1255499. This entry was removed from the List on 29th September 2015.

This List entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29th September 2015.
The followign amendment shall be made to the 5th amendment dated 20 February 1982:

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HOLEHIERD ESTATE
TROUTBECK

Far Orrest Old Farm Cottage

II*

House, probably originally an open hall with integral solar, now used as storage
building. Possibly late medieval with alterations and additions. Construction of
cruck indicates that original structure was timber-framed or clay; now slobbered
rubble. Graduated slate roof has full-width outshut to rear; large square chimney
(stone) to west end. Originally gable entry plan. Low 2 storeys to 4-bay house with
single-bay garage adjoining east end open to roof. Central gabled stone porch with
lean-to open-fronted store adjoining to right; probably C17 additions. Plank inner
door. 2-light fire-window and 4-light window to left, 3-light window to right and
first floor; all windows wood mullioned and transomed (probably C19). Similar windows
to rear. Cast-iron gutters.
Interior: one original cruck in position of unusual type, having had a vertical tie
between the chamfered main tie and the curved collar with wind-braces to trenched planK
purlins. Main tie re-used above fire-bressumer to support later (C17?) inserted floor
with massive central cross-beam and joists, all stop-chamfered. Fireplace @ 11ft wide,
with stone heck and stepped stone hood, is an insertion (C16?). Stone stair added to
rear. Original roof eaves raised and new purlins inserted: roof structure to former
solar utilises former blade to second cruck as purlin.

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1.
1834
SD 4097 2/44

HOLEHIERD ESTATE
TROUTBECK

Far Orrest Old Farm Cottage

II

Probably early C16, altered. Rubble. 2 storeys. 3 casement window openings on
ground floor, middle one larger and right-hand one lighting probably later room;
slate drip-courses and sills. Only one window on 1st floor in middle. Doorway
to right of mid window, in gabled porch with camber-headed entry and slate
drip course. Broad chimney close to left gable. Roof of old slates, supported by
crack truss. Interior includes 11 ft wide hearth under massive oak lintel; blocked
door beside this in gable has probably original entry Stone dog-leg stair
between 2 small rear rooms.

Listing NGR: NY4128900782

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17543580

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Recommended Books

• 
  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)