Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Great House, Peter Street

The Great House, Peter Street

England
List entry 1003836
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Great House, Peter Street is a timber-framed building of sixteenth-century date located in Devon. The structure exhibits characteristics typical of prosperous merchant or gentry housing of the Tudor period, with evidence of substantial timber construction that reflects the wealth and status of its original occupants. The building survives as an important example of domestic architecture from the early modern period in Devon, demonstrating the building practices and social hierarchy of the sixteenth century. Its retention as a listed monument recognises its historical and architectural significance within the local townscape.

The Great House, Peter Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003836. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Great House, Peter Street?

The Great House, Peter Street is a timber-framed building of sixteenth-century date located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003836.

Who is responsible for protecting The Great House, Peter Street?

The Great House, Peter Street is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003836.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Great House, Peter Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tiverton Castle (uninhabited buildings) (0.4 km), Cranmore Castle (0.9 km), Roman Fort, Bolham Hill (1.7 km).

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