I notice it was sold as "A Country House in a secluded woodland setting in
need of complete refurbishment", rather than in need of complete
demolition!
On 29 June 2013 21:09, Chris Kelland <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> Dear List Members
>
> I would like to draw your attention to a Planning Application made to the
> Dartmoor National Parke Authority (DNPA) in relation to Owlacombe Bridge
> Cottage
>
> Application Number - 0098/13
>
> Proposal - Demolition of existing uninhabitable dwelling and associated
> garage/garden structures and replacement with a new dwelling and separate
> garage building.
>
> Site Address - Owlacombe Bridge Cottage, Ashburton
>
> This building is in a poor condition, but the history associated with it
> renders it an asset to our Mining Heritage, and in my opinion should be
> preserved and not demolished.
>
> I implore you to write to the DNPA planning case officer, Mr. James Aven,
> outlining objections if you feel that our mining heritage should be
> preserved.
>
> A brief history of Owlacombe Bridge Cottage
>
> • The cottage was a 19th century Tin Dressers' residence for the
> Owlacombe Tin Mines.
> • Owlacombe Mines are documented from the 15th century, although not
> sure when the cottage was built.
> • The Grose family occupied the cottage for many years, and had a
> very important part in all types of mining in and around the immediate
> vicinity.
> • The cottage in question is probably one of the last remaining 'Tin
> Dressers' Cottage' left in Devon.
> • The cottage if preserved (if only external form) will be very
> important for future generations, and
>
>
> Please take the time and trouble to respond to this request to save
> Owlacombe Bridge Cottage.
>
> Kindest regards Chris Kelland
>
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