Description

LANSALLOS RAPHAEL ROAD, Polperro
SX 15 SE
3/89 Raphael Farmhouse
27.8.52
GV II

Farmhouse. Circa early to mid C17, extended in circa mid C18. Partly remodelled in
mid C19. Stone rubble. C17 range slate-hung with cement-washed scantle slate roof
with gable ends. Ridge of roof raised and pitch of rear slope altered when service
rooms were added to rear and incorporated in integral outshut. Stone rubble chimney
stacks with brick shafts on front slope of roof at gable ends. C18 range of stone
rubble with high plinth. Higher slate roof with gable ends with brick end chimney
stacks.
C17 range possibly remains of much larger house. 2 rood and through passage plan,
now altered with front entrance blocked and screen at higher side of passage removed.
The 2 rooms were probably one kitchen and parlour and heated by end chimney stacks.
Extended to rear in circa early C19 with parallel 2-storey range containing service
rooms beneath catslide roof. C17 range extended or remodelled at lower end with C18
range with entrance hall and stair to rear and further room at lower end heated by
end chimney stack with store or dairy to rear.
2 storeys regular 4 and 2 window front. C17 range at higher end on left with 2 C19
large 4-pane sashes flanking central blocked entrance. First floor with 4 C19 4-pane
sashes beneath segmental arches. Range at lower end of 2 storeys. Entrance on left
with large stone Doric porch. C19 panelled door. Double sash to right beneath
dressed stone arch. First floor with two 4-pane sashes beneath dressed stone arches.
Interior C17 range with C19 fittings intact. C19 stair inserted at lower side of
through passage. Slight plank and muntin screen to lower side of through passage
survives. First floor with several C18 2-panel doors including 1 with fielded
panelling. Circa C19 plank and muntin screens at top of stairs. Early to mid C17
Roof comprising 5 trusses with chamfered principals halved, lapped and pegged at
apex. Chamfered collars with dovetailed notched lapped joints. Some collars
replaced. Feet of principals boxed in. Circa C19 superstructure raising ridge and
spanning rear outshut.
C19 range with unusual plasterwork. Central rose of ceiling to ground floor
reception room decorated with sheath of corn, rake and flowers. Floral trail in
circle surrounding. Cornice decorated with vine leaves and stylised acanthus leaves.
C19 stair with wreathed rail and square balusters. First floor landing with groin
vaulted ceiling with simple plasterwork. Roof structure of later range inaccessible.
Domesday manor, held by Aelfeva prior to 1066. Passed to Hywis family then to
Colshills. In 1332 and 1374 licences were granted for an oratory and in 1376 for a
chapel. (site 19205094). The field 'Chapel Meadow' is extanct. Shortly after 1483
Raphael passed to the Copplestone family who sold it to the Speccolts. When Sir
Jonathan Phillips of Launceston, owner of Raphael Manor died, the Phillips Estate Act
of 1813 enabled property on the estate, previously held on life leases, to be sold
freehold for the first time 700 years.
For further information see Henderson VI p 250. Also papers deposited by the present
owners in Cornwall County Record Office.
de Burlett, S Portrait of Polperro 1977
Couch, J The History of Polperro 1871
ed. Morris, J Domesday Book, Cornwall 1086 rp 1979
Polsue, J Lakes Parochial History of the County of Cornwall 1867-73 rp 1974
Sites and Monuments Register, Truro, Cornwall.

Listing NGR: SX2083551002

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26614390

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