Description

BIGBURY _
SX 64 NE
5/9
The Retreat
25.1.67

GV II

Detached cottage, formerly two. C18. Limewashed rubble, thatched roof. In two
sections, lower ridge line to right; this section possibly former farm unit
attached to house. Two storeys; 2 + 2 windows irregularly spaced. Ground floor
has two 2-light to wood lintols, to left of C20 glazed door under thatched hood,
then two wide-spaced 2-light, all these are small pane casements. First floor
has 2 + 2 small 2-light casements, one horizontal bar, to slight eyebrow
dormers. Large external stack to left, and ridge stack at change in ridge
level: both raised in smaller square section. Back has C20 extensions, not of
special interest, under three 2-light casements, and a swept down section.
Interior not accessible, bressumer fire reported at right end.

Listing NGR: SX6664446036

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26401887

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