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189, Fore Street

A Grade II Listed Building in Watcombe, Torbay

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Coordinates

Latitude: 50.4943 / 50°29'39"N

Longitude: -3.5389 / 3°32'19"W

OS Eastings: 290942

OS Northings: 67187

OS Grid: SX909671

Mapcode National: GBR QV.V8DM

Mapcode Global: FRA 37GR.C4C

Plus Code: 9C2RFFV6+PC

Entry Name: 189, Fore Street

Listing Date: 10 January 1975

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1208772

English Heritage Legacy ID: 390607

ID on this website: 101208772

Location: Barton, Torbay, Devon, TQ2

County: Torbay

Electoral Ward/Division: Watcombe

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Torquay

Traditional County: Devon

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon

Church of England Parish: Torquay St Martin Barton

Church of England Diocese: Exeter

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Description



TORQUAY

SX9067 FORE STREET, Barton
885-1/5/328 (North side)
10/01/75 No.189

GV II

House, said to have originated as a farm building with later
conversion to cottages. Plastered cob or stone, partly rebuilt
in block; asbestos slate roof gabled at ends. Probably C18 or
earlier in origins, thoroughly repaired and partially rebuilt
in the late C20.
PLAN: Single-depth main block with central entrance.
EXTERIOR: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 3-window front. Recessed
2-leaf half-glazed front door. 2 ground and 3 first-floor
timber 2- and 3-light casements with glazing bars.
INTERIOR: Not seen on survey but 1975 list description refers
to chamfered cross beams and exposed wall posts. Roof said to
be entirely C20
HISTORY: Adjacent to Manor Farmhouse (qv) and probably part of
the same property at one time.
Included for group value.


Listing NGR: SX9094267187

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