Morris, B. W., Humphreys, C. and Wapshott, E. (2014). Coombe Farm, Brixton, Devon; Results of Historic Buildins Recording and Dendrochronological Analysis. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1037735. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Coombe Farm, Brixton, Devon; Results of Historic Buildins Recording and Dendrochronological Analysis
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Abstract:		 In 2010 South West Archaeology Ltd. recorded a range of historic farm buildings at Coombe Farm, Plymstock, Devon, prior to their conversion to domestic accommodation. One of these buildings, Listed as a 16th century threshing barn, proved to be a 15th century 'tithe' barn belonging to Plympton Priory. A cursory examination of the farmhouse revealed a 15th century wing with an arch-braced roof and richly carved beams on the ground floor, probably derived from the 'mancion house' mentioned in 16th century and Dissolution texts. With the generous support of Devon County Council Historic Environment Team, the Devon Archaeological Society and the Vernacular Architecture Group, SWARCH returned to the property in 2011 to record the farmhouse and undertake a programme of dendrological dating. This work demonstrated that the farmhouse was a complex aggregate structure containing two medieval elements joined by a 17th century building, with 19th and 20th century elements adjoining. The timbers in the oldest part of the building dated to the third quarter of the 15th century, and the carved beams on the ground floor were determined to be contemporary with the arch-braced roof and internal stairwell. The 17th century roof structure did not date, nor did the remaining timber elements of the Great Barn. These buildings form an important group with a well-documented history. The Great Barn and the 15th century element of the farmhouse are exceptional survivals, and - despite the post-medieval history of the property -retain elements that have few close parallels.
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Author:		 Bryn W Morris
C Humphreys
E Wapshott
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Publisher:		 South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Coombe Farm, Brixton, Devon
County: Devon
District: South Hams
Parish: BRIXTON
Country: England
Grid Reference: 252740, 51970 (Easting, Northing)
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MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) FARMHOUSE (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: southwes1-169589
OBIB: 1402227
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018