Shippon Directly North West Of Lower West Coombe Farmhouse

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NORTH BOVEY WEST COOMBE Shippon directly north-west of Lower West Coombe Farmhouse

GV II

Shippon. Probably C17. Granite ashlar to left and right ends of south-east face extending partially across gable ends, small section of ashlar to left of centre. Otherwise granite rubble. Corrugated iron roof with gable ends. Long rectangular plan at present divided into 3 parts by stone walls which might be insertions. Storage lofts above. 2 storeys. South-east face has probably original doorway towards left end with dressed stone surround integral with ashlar stonework. Lintel consists of 3 stones including taller central keystone. Ventilation slit to right of doorway, 2 doorways towards right end with possible blocked doorway to the left of them which now incorporates window opening with loading doorway above. In left gable end is loading doorway with earlier blocked granite framed opening just below to the right. Interior of central room has blocked doorway in rear wall opposite that in the front wall. Right-hand room contains heavy cross beam with worn chamfer, which is forked just before it reaches the front wall.

Listing NGR: SX7094182525