Powne’s House in Crediton
Powne’s House in Crediton – “A very complete mid C18 town house” By Clive Betts The title of this account of our house includes a quote from the Historic England listing1 that contains the...
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Buildings Section Newsletter – Winter 2020
This newsletter, edited by Section Chair, Dr Helen Wilson, has contributions about some of the lesser-known parts of Exeter Cathedral; a shortened tour in words and images of a historic town house in Crediton;...
Launceston. Report from the Buildings Section
The attractive mix of historic buildings in Launceston, representative of all ages and styles of architecture, complement the town’s dramatic natural setting. At the centre, and dominating so many of the vistas, stands the...
Dartmouth. Report from the Buildings Section
Dartmouth depends on the River Dart; its situation on a sheltered natural harbour proving of such great strategic military and commercial value that development was encouraged and sustained from the early middle ages onwards....
Buildings Section 30th anniversary celebration, 2 July 2017
The Craft of Building Conservation: Decorative Arts Upper Gatehouse, Dartington Hall, Sunday 2 July 2017. See the events page for booking details. This symposium on the conservation of the decorative arts brought together four specialists...
Buckfast. Report from the Buildings Section
The village of Buckfast, with the Abbey at its core, is not to be confused with Buckfastleigh down the road. Buckfast Abbey was founded in 1018, closing in 1535 during the Dissolution. The remarkable...
Cullompton. Report from the Buildings Section
The street plan of Cullompton still reflects its medieval layout. Most shops lie along Fore Street with courts behind linked by alleyways, many with the full extent of their original burgage plots. The length...
Tavistock. Report from the Buildings Section
The buildings of Tavistock owe much to the former landowners, the Earls and later Dukes of Bedford, and to the mining and wool industries upon which they and the town thrived. The remains of...
Barnstaple. Report from the Buildings Section
The greater part of Barnstaple lies on the north-eastern side of the lower reaches of the River Taw. It is connected to the south-western side of the river by the medieval Long Bridge, designated...
Kingsbridge. Report from the Buildings Section
The buildings in the centre of Kingsbridge largely reflect the town’s 18th and 19th century history and many fine examples remain. The main streets radiate out from the old quay around the estuary. Set...