Parker, R. W. and Steinmetzer, M. F R. (2014). Historic building recording at Mount Wear House, Countess Wear Road, Exeter. Oakford Archaeology: Oakford Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1030040. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Historic building recording at Mount Wear House, Countess Wear Road, Exeter
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Series:		 Oakford Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1030040
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Abstract:		 Mount Wear House is an important historic farmstead within the Countess Wear area. The layout of the house perpetuates that of an earlier house which was probably first constructed as a three room and cross-passage house in the early 17th century. By the mid 17th century it had become a farm of some pretension as is attested by the presence of a sgraffito fireplace in the main range. The most extensive alterations were carried out in the late 17th century when the house was extended by the addition of a cross wing, and much of the original main cob elevation was demolished and replaced with a symmetrical façade with decorative stucco finish. By the middle of the 19th century an agricultural outbuilding was rebuilt to provide more living space, connected to the rear wing by a service passage, while a new porch was added by the early 20th century. During the 20th century the interior of the house was substantially altered. A number of large extensions were added to the side and rear of the main house, obscuring important elements of the building. The large building at the eastern end of the farmyard originated in the 18th century as a barn, subsequently undergoing a number of renovations and alterations. The southern portion originated as a threshing barn with opposed doorways, before it was converted to a stable in the 19th century, while the remainder of the building appears to have been converted to living accommodation at this time. The early development of the small outbuilding is not understood, although it latterly served as a coach house before being converted to accommodation.
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Author:		 R W Parker
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:		 2014
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District: Exeter
County: Devon
Site: Mount Wear House
Parish: EXETER
Country: England
Grid Reference: 294120, 89830 (Easting, Northing)
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BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
BUILDING (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: oakforda1-167848
OBIB: 14-01
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Project archive: https://doi.org/10.5284/1027059
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018