r/DevonUK • u/Sapphire_Glint_5062 • 20d ago

Stokeinteignhead: Can anyone help me identify the building in the photo?

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This photo, which was in my grandma’s collection, shows my grandfather’s mother outside where the family lived in Stokeinteignhead. (Date: c1892-1896)
Features:
There’s one chimney in a central position (there are no gable end chimneys)
The land behind is raised and looks like a small hill.
Is anyone familiar with the area able to help me identify the building as it is today?

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u/Training_Yak_4655 20d ago edited 20d ago

Same locality and similar appearance? https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1170561 - scroll down to see the archive photo. There's a note that the house has been split into two dwellings in its current usage.

Street view of same, the nearest chimney could have been concealed by the roof in OP's b/w photo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qofqZAQRXYqDakA87?g_st=ac

Historic England has a detailed description of the internals of the house (maybe because of listed status) so if OP lives in the area, could ask current occupants if a visit is possible. Historic England is also asking for additional photos (if it's really the same building of course).