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Higher Penponds Farm Cottage

Hob Uid: 425868
Location :
Cornwall
Camborne
Grid Ref : SW6374138906
Summary : A cottage of 17th or 18th century date associated with Richard Trevithick (1771-1833), and also known as Trevethick's Cottage. Farmhouse, now house. Whitewashed killas rubble and brick, thatched roof, brick chimneys. L-plan formed by 2-unit main range with stable attached at right-hand end, and short rear wing to the left. Two low storeys and 2 bays.
More information : SW 63743890 (1) Higher Penponds Farm Cottage, a
17t/18th century cottage of coursed rubble with a thatched roof,
the childhood home of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) the steam
engine pioneer.

He designed the first successful trial locomotive to run on
rails at the Darby foundry, Coal-brookdale in 1802. (1-4)

Also known as Higher Penponds Farm Cottage. Farmhouse, now house.
C18 altered. The item is now a National Trust property. Grade II*.
(For full description see list). (5)

18th century cottage, altered L-shaped plan comprising of main range with attached stables and short rear wing. The rear has a modern lean to addition in the angle with the iwng. It is now National Trust property. (6)

Recorded by NRIM. (7)
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Source details : PH Checklist (C Thomas)
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Source details : MHLG (Prov HHR) Camborne-Redruth UD Dec 1949 9
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Source details : DOE (HHR) District of Kerrier Corn. 12-Sep-89, 26
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Source details : DOE HHR Kerrier Sept 1989 26
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Source details : Recorded by JH Trounson, 04-Jan-1965, Record No. CO6
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built C17 or C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : NRI01
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 66598
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External Cross Reference Source : Unified Designation System UID
External Cross Reference Number : 1310895
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SW 63 NW 33
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : DESK BASED ASSESSMENT
Start Date : 1960-01-01
End Date : 1975-12-31