Summary
The site of this farmstead is now in an enclosed spinney, the house platform is still apparent with the southwest corner of the stone plinth visible.
Identification Images (1)
Monument Types
- FARMSTEAD (Mid 18th C - 1756 AD to 1756 AD)
- HOUSE PLATFORM (Late 19th C - 1886 AD to 1886 AD)
Description
The site of this farmstead, shown on the 1756 estate map, is now in an enclosed spinney in the area now commonly known as Sparrow Park. The house platform is still apparent, with the southwest corner of the stone plinth visible. The area is approximately 6m north-south and 7m east-west, and it stands about 0.7m above field level on the west.
A smaller platform to the west measures 5m x 3m - this is in the field and is grassed over.
The Bastens used to hold part of the ground along the road to Silverton that is now included in the Back Park. Lady Acland remembers the cottage site and pump being visible when she first knew Killerton in the 1930s.
References
- SZQ11044 - Photograph - colour: Isabel Richardson. Site of Bastens, Francis Court Farm.
- SZQ11049 - Monograph: Su Jarwood. 1998-1999. Killerton Estate Research.
- SZQ1542 - Map: Anne Acland. 1756. 1756 Killerton Estate Map Book.
- SZQ3677 - Map: Anon. 1842. Broadclyst Tithe Map.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
None Recorded
Associated Events
- ENA477 - Field Survey, Vernacular Building Survey, Killerton, 1984-91
Associated Finds
None Recorded