Description

COMBE RALEIGH
SY 10 SE

6/114 Oak Tree Cottage
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II

Small house. Documented in 1670 (information from owner), substantial interior
alterations of the 1960s. Whitewashed and rendered, probably cob and stone; thatched
roof, gabled at ends; end stack to main range, projecting end stack to wing.
Plan: L plan, the main range, on a north/south axis, fronts the road and was 2 rooms
wide, it is now entered through the left return. The rear wing is probably a kitchen
wing. The main range has a thatched extension to the right and the wing was been
extended by a flat-roofed addition.
Exterior: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 2 window east front, (facing the road) with 2
first and 2 ground floor C20 3-light casements with diamond leaded panes. The left
(south) return has a C20 thatched porch, 2 first floor and one ground floor C20 3-
light casements with diamond leaded panes.
Interior: The partition between the 2 main range rooms has been removed; chamfered
crossbeams survive.
Roof: Not inspected but may be of interest.
In a prominent position on the main road.

Listing NGR: ST1631302640

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26500175

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