Forda House

SX 48 SW MILTON ABBOT

6/204 Forda House - GV II*

Farmhouse. Medieval origins, circa late C16 remodelling. Stone rubble, partly plastered, slate roofs, gabled at right end, hipped at left end. 2 stacks, one at right gable end, 1 on ridge at junction between roofs. Probably a medieval open hall house, the remains of a tall cusped timber window found in the rear wall of the wall suggest an early C16 date. The hall was probably ceiled over in the late C16 with a stack inserted backing on to the through passage, the 2-storey porch looks circa late C16. A drain discovered during C20 renovations suggests that the lower end was used as a shippon. 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 6-window front with scattered fenestration, the lower end and the through passage under a slightly lower roofline. 2-storey porch on front at left, rectangular stair projection in centre of higher end, front left outshut under catslide roof to left of porch. The gabled porch has a chamfered arched granite doorway below a 2-light mullioned window with a hoodmould. Large C20 window with granite hoodmould and architrave to stair projection, all other windows 1- 2- and 3-light C20 casements with glazing bars, 3 first floor windows under timber lintels, 2 ground floor windows under concrete lintels. Interior 1 massive closed truss from the medieval hall visible with a cambered collar mortised into the principals, which are raised crucks, and massive purlins. No access to roof apex at time of survey (1985). A circa late C16 doorframe on the first floor leads into the room over the passage. A high status medieval house with an unspoilt interior. The hall has a probably C16 cross beam with deep chamfers and stops and an early C19 chimney piece. The inner room fireplace has a timber lintel with ogee stops. The through passage plan survives.

Listing NGR: SX4352182147