Description

The following buildings shall be added:-

TAVISTOCK
SX4874 DOLVIN ROAD
78- /4/10009 (West side)

Nos.7 TO 12 (Consecutive)

GV II

Row of 6 cottages. 1845-7, to the designs of the architect-surveyor Theophilus Jones for the
Duke of Bedford estate. Brick with gabled slate roof and large brick stacks with
quadruple-grouped flues. Each cottage originally with one room to front, and shared rear
service wing enclosing one side of rear yard. One storey with attic; each of one window to
front, with facade terminated by gabled projections to Nos 7 and 12. Chamfered segmental
brick arches over 2-light wood casements with glazing bars to square panes, with some later
replacements, set in gabled half-dormers to central 4 cottages which break dentilled eaves;
label moulds over 2 above 3-light casements in gable ends of outer projecting wings. Some
original plank doors with cover strips, all set under simple timber canopies supported on
brick corbels. Entries to Nos 7 and 12 in return elevations. Originally with horizontal sliding
sashes to rear, now various replacements. Interiors not inspected. Originally built with
exposed floor joists to ground-floor ceilings, internal shutters to windows, quarry tile floors
and winder stairs. With Nos 13 to 18 and 19 to 24 (qv), these form part of an unusually
complete and significant planned group of mid C19 model cottages, also with St Rumons
Primary School (qv).

Listing NGR: SX4834374485

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26553965

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Recommended Books

• 
  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living