Description

ST 10 NW UFFCULME BODMISCOMBE
9/155 Bodmiscombe Farmhouse
5.4.66
- II
Farmhouse. Probably circa 1600, with later additions and extensions. Mostly
roughcast random rubble, although much of the upper walling is of lath and plaster.
Gable-end slate roof. Possibly a 3 or 4-room, though-passage plan house originally,
the service end to the left of the passage (which is blocked to the front), and
later extended by 2 rooms. This extension is heated by a rear lateral external
stack, mostly of brick. The original service end heated by an axial (formerly end)
stone stack; the hall heated by a large external rear lateral stone stack with set-
offs, the stone shaft dismantled; the inner room is heated by a large axial stack
which also heats a fourth room beyond, which may or may not be part of the original
design. This fourth room may have replaced an originally detached kitchen, a
building to its rear with deep chamfered beam and large fireplace with oven. Rear
staircase, circa 1800. 2 storeys detached kitchen. Rear stairwing added circa
1800. 2 storeys.
Exterior. Front: regular 7-window range; first floor and ground floor windows
identical, that is C19 3-light casements (wooden frames with cast-iron glazing bars)
to the service end and service end extension; the rest of the house with mid-C20
metal casement windows. Irregular fenestration to rear. The lath and plaster
upper wall is exposed in part and constitutes a high proportion of the total wall
area, ie the top-most 7' or so.
Interior: of the early house the hall ceiling beams remain intact and visible; they
are intersecting, and form 4 panels, the composite moulding comprising cyma reversa,
cavetto and bead. The present occupier mentions the existence of a screen (probably
plank and muntin) to the lower end, and a large fireplace lintel and jambs, all
concealed. The present main entrance leads into a passage which cuts across the
hall beams. Some small plaster cornices of circa 1800, and considerable joinery of
that date (mainly panelled doors); the dog-leg stair, with stick balusters and
turned newels, is lit by a tall round-headed 2-light window with Y-tracery. 2 doors
(1 with HL hinges) may be late C17 or early C18.
Roof: straight principals come well down into walls, crossed, halved and pegged at
apex.

Listing NGR: ST1087509811

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26463608

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