Outbuilding (Formerly A House) And Almost Adjoining Outbuilding At Approximately 40 Metres North North East Of Lower Porthmeor Farmhouse

This listing describes two nearly adjoining buildings located approximately 40 meters north-north-east of Lower Porthmeor Farmhouse in Zennor. One of these buildings was originally a house, while the other is thought to have been a shippon. They date from the 18th century or earlier and are constructed from granite rubble, with some dressed granite moorstone. Both buildings have corrugated iron roofs with gable ends.

The left-hand building, which was the house, has a two-room plan. It features a large fireplace with an oven in the left-hand room, while the right-hand room is unheated. The smaller rectangular building to the right is likely the shippon, and there is a narrow passage between the two structures.

Both buildings are single-storey. The left-hand building has a nearly symmetrical front with a central doorway and small window openings on either side, although the left-hand window is blocked. The right-hand building has a doorway positioned towards the right and features large vertically set jamb stones.

Inside, the partition of the house has been removed, but the fireplace and oven remain intact. These buildings are interesting examples of primitive architecture and are part of an unspoiled coastal hamlet set within the ancient field system of this area in Cornwall.