Compton Mead is a Grade II listed building in the North Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 19 January 1987. A C17 Terrace of cottages.
Compton Mead
- WRENN ID
- narrow-terrace-merlin
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- North Somerset
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 19 January 1987
- Type
- Terrace of cottages
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
ST 56 NW BARROW GURNEY C.P. BARROW STREET (west side)
3/19 Nos. 1-6 (inclusive) Compton Mead
G.V. II
Terrace of cottages. Probable C17 core to most cottages (No. 6 has datestone H/R/E/1690), extensively restored 1900-1927 (various dates incised above doorways on each cottage). Colourwashed render and freestone dressings, stone tiles to all roofs except that to No. 6 which has double Roman tiles and ashlar stacks. L shaped plan with Nos. 4, 5 and 6 parallel to road: pivot cottage (No. 4) is Barrow Gurney Post Office. Each cottage is 2 storeys. Windows are 2, 3 and 4- light C20 ovolo mullions with small leaded pane casements and hoodmoulds. Upper windows in gabled dormers. All doorways are segmental-headed with studded plank and batten doors. Similar open courtyard entrance next to No. 5 which has 3 rectangular openings above and wooden gate. Fine wrought iron lamp and sign to Post Office. Tall ridge stacks. The terrace forms an important visual element in the village streetscape.
Listing NGR: ST5296267966
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