Description

SW 97 SE ST MINVER
HIGHLANDS
7/256 Dinham
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GV II
House. Possibly with C17 origins although probably largely rebuilt in late C18 and
early C19 reusing earlier material. Rendered stone rubble and brick. Rag slate
roofs with outline of roof partly altered in 1970's to remove central valleys.
Central range runs from west to east with gable end on west, hipped end on east and
gable end to wing on north west. Parallel range on south with hipped ends. Lower
range on west with hipped end. Rendered brick stacks originally in valley between
central and south ranges, rendered axial stack near ridge of north west wing. Two
octagonal rendered brick axial stacks above two storey entrance porch on north,
heating chamber above porch.
Plan: The circa late C18 and early C19 remodelling and rebuilding conceals evidence
of earlier building. The complicated triple depth plan comprises a wide circa late
C18 hall passage which crosses the house from the left to right with a blocked
entrance on the left (east) and a circa late C18 stair in a shallow projection on the
right (west). To the rear of this passage, the south range, possibly added in the
early C19, comprises two reception rooms heated by end stacks. The possibly circa
late C18 front range on the north contain several C17 features which have probably
been reset; circa late C19 2-storey porch and cross passage to left of centre with
reset circa C17 stair to left and room to right heated by C17 fireplace in south
wall. Adjoining to right, lower right hand (west) wing of one room plan, possibly
added in circa mid to late C19 with reset circa C17 fireplace heated by axial stack.
Two storeys, asymmetrical 3 window north elevation. Two storey porch to left of
centre supported on 2 reused rendered granite Doric columns. Reset 6-light and two
3-light mullion windows in ground floor to right. C19 3-light mullion window above
in porch with two reset 4-light mullion windows to right. South elevation to garden
with symmetrical four window front. Tall ground floor windows replaced in C20 with
four 3 over 6 pane sashes above.
Interior: largely complete with probably reset C17 fittings in the north range and
late C18 and early C19 interiors in the central and south ranges. North range with
possibly reset C17 stair with square newels, moulded rail and turned balusters,
possibly originally with closed string. Adjoining stair, circa C17 carved panel
reset as part of cornice; well carved with floral trail. Room on right (west) of
entrance passage with circa C17 granite fireplace with deep chamfer and straight cut
stops. Room in right (west) wing with granite fireplace, chamfered with bar and ogee
stops, cloam oven and slate flag floor. In south range although the partition wall
between the two reception rooms has been removed the early C19 detailing remains
largely complete with plasterwork, doors and chimney-pieces. In central range the
hall corridor retains a fine floor of marble and slate flags.
To the west of the corridor a circa late C18 cantilevered geometric staircase with
granite treads and wrought iron balustrade, bracketed with panels of floral scrolls.
First floor with C19 chimney-pieces, doorcases and cornices largely intact. South
range with coved ceilings. Roof structure comprises king-post roof trusses of circa
1820's.
For illustration of Dinham prior to rebuilding see painted panel of circa 1690s at
Trevelver (qv). In circa 1698 Dinham was bought by Francis Arundell who also
acquired the estates of Trevelver (qv) and Carlyon (qv).
Gilbert, C.S. An Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall, 1817
Maclean, Sir John Parochial and Family History of the Deanery of Trigg Minor in the
County of Cornwall, 1879 vol. III
Information from owners.

Listing NGR: SW9717474740

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26578213

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