Steinmetzer, M. F R. (2017). Historic building recording at Abbotsham, Brushford, Devon. Oakford Archaeology: Oakford Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1053506. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Historic building recording at Abbotsham, Brushford, Devon
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Series:		 Oakford Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Abbotsham is an important historic farmstead within Brushford parish, its size reflecting a large and prosperous farming establishment in the 18th to the early 20th centuries. The layout of the house consists of a two-storey double-pile plan, with a central cross-passage. No evidence was found of an earlier house and the presence of re-used timbers, as well as the presence of re-used burnt timbers within the linhay to the north, suggests that the earlier, property was probably demolished following a fire. It is unclear if the present building was built on the same site. By the early-19th century, possibly due to the growing prosperity of the farm, the house was extended by the addition of two outshuts, serving as a scullery and perhaps a buttery or pantry. The kitchen was 'modernised', the front range re-floored and a new stair built in the lobby. Throughout the 19th century the property was further altered, suggesting that the farm was flourishing at this period. It is at this time that the cross-passage was blocked and the rear stair inserted, providing separate accommodation for the farmworkers on the first-floor. The rear range was further subdivided by moving the original partition and the creation of two smaller bedrooms for the servants. The kitchen was altered further, possibly due to the growing prosperity of the farm and the resulting increase in the number of farmworkers. This is change is also reflected in the outshuts, which are altered at this time, perhaps reflecting the changing needs of the farmhouse and changing agricultural practices on the farm. Despite many later alterations, the building remains substantially as it was at this time. The 20th century is characterised by few changes and the building appears to be in decline.
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Author:		 Marc F R Steinmetzer ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Oakford Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2017
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Site: Abbotsham Farmhouse
County: Devon
District: Mid Devon
Parish: BRUSHFORD
Country: England
Grid Reference: 266490, 108320 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) FARM BUILDING (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: oakforda1-298022
OBIB: 17-14
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Created Date:		 17 Jun 2019