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*''Not to be confused with Penpol and Penpol Creek near [[Chycoose]]''
*''Not to be confused with Penpol and Penpol Creek near [[Chycoose]]''


'''Penpol''' is a Grade II [[listed building]] in north [[Cornwall]], [[United Kingdom]]. It is situated two miles (3&nbsp;km) east of [[Boscastle]] just outside the village of [[Lesnewth]].<ref>Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 190 ''Bude & Clovelly'' ISBN 978-0-319-23145-6</ref>
'''Penpol''' is a Grade II [[listed building]] in north [[Cornwall]], [[United Kingdom]]. It is situated two miles (3&nbsp;km) east of [[Boscastle]] just outside the village of [[Lesnewth]]. The building dates from the early 17th century, originally just a two room house. It served as a pig sty for a significant period before being converted back into a cottage by [[Mike Raven]], a [[BBC Radio 1]] [[Disc jockey|DJ]]. Raven bought the property in 1973, bringing it up to date and building an extension on the side. The building gained Grade II [[listed building|listed]] status on 20 July 1987.


==History==
Penpol was believed to be one of the original farmhouses on the north facing side of the [[River Valency|Valency valley]] as far as Peters Wood and Helsett Farm. The name comes from the [[Cornish language|Cornish]] "Pen" (end) and "Pol" (pool) which refers to the surrounding geographical relief, including marshland and river.
Penpol is a house built in the early 17th century, originally with just two rooms and a passage between them, probably a parlour and kitchen. It is largely build of granite rubble, with a slate roof. All the windows on the front of the house date from the 20th century, with only the main door frame still with a 17 century lintel. At the rear, there are two 17th century lintels for windows, but one has been blocked up. There is a 20th century single story extension added to the house. The whole building was designated Grade II [[listed building|listed]] status on 20 July 1987.<ref>{{cite web|title=Penpol - Lesnewth - Cornwall - England {{!}} British Listed Buildings|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-68766-penpol-lesnewth-#.V63jxJMrKbU|website=www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk|accessdate=12 August 2016}}</ref>


Penpol was once home to [[Mike Raven]], a well-known radio [[Disc jockey|DJ]] who presented on various [[pirate radio]] stations and on [[BBC Radio 1]]. Before that it was left derelict as a pig-house for hundreds of years. It was originally in possession of one of the leading families of Lesnewth and Boscastle, the graves of some of its members can be found in Lesnewth and [[St Juliot]] (as designed by [[Thomas Hardy]]) churchyards today.
Penpol was once home to Churton Fairman, better known as [[Mike Raven]] a well-known radio [[Disc jockey|DJ]] who presented on various [[pirate radio]] stations and on [[BBC Radio 1]]. In 1973, Penpol lay derelict and has been used as a pig-house for many years. Fairman bought the building and converted it into a functioning cottage for himself and his wife, Mandy. There he turned his hand to sculpture, creating stone and wood carvings until he moved in 1980.<ref>{{cite news|title=Obituary: Churton Fairman|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-churton-fairman-1270037.html|accessdate=12 August 2016|work=The independent|date=28 April 1997}}</ref>

During [[World War II]], Penpol was used as a posting house for both US and UK air-force troops and later for children evacuated from cities and towns.

The building was designed with no windows and no upstairs floor and has since been renovated heavily in the 1970s and again in the 2000s. Non-original windows date back to the early 17th century and the north-east rear of the building was once believed to have a lean-to pergola style frame which has since either perished or been destroyed.


==References==
==References==
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*Hardy, Thomas. ''Visions of Cornwall''. London: Harper Collins.{{Clarify|date=May 2010}}
==Further reading==
*[North Cornwall District Council www.ncdc.gov.uk]
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*Hardy, Thomas. ''Visions of Cornwall''. London: Harper Collins.
*Williams, Neville (1971) ''Royal Homes of Great Britain from Medieval to Modern Times ''. London: Lutterworth Press. ISBN 0-7188-0803-7
*Williams, Neville (1971) ''Royal Homes of Great Britain from Medieval to Modern Times ''. London: Lutterworth Press. ISBN 0-7188-0803-7
*National Trust, The (2000) ''Boscastle and the Surrounding Area''. London: National Trust Press
*National Trust, The (2000) ''Boscastle and the Surrounding Area''. London: National Trust Press
*Wright, Patricia (1996) ''The Strange History of Buckingham Palace''. Stroud: Sutton ISBN 0-7509-1283-9, ISBN 0-7509-1001-1


==External links==
*[http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=68766&resourceID=5 Penpol, Lesnewth: official listed building description]


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Revision as of 15:21, 12 August 2016

File:Penpol.jpg
Penpol
  • Not to be confused with Penpol and Penpol Creek near Chycoose

Penpol is a Grade II listed building in north Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated two miles (3 km) east of Boscastle just outside the village of Lesnewth. The building dates from the early 17th century, originally just a two room house. It served as a pig sty for a significant period before being converted back into a cottage by Mike Raven, a BBC Radio 1 DJ. Raven bought the property in 1973, bringing it up to date and building an extension on the side. The building gained Grade II listed status on 20 July 1987.

History

Penpol is a house built in the early 17th century, originally with just two rooms and a passage between them, probably a parlour and kitchen. It is largely build of granite rubble, with a slate roof. All the windows on the front of the house date from the 20th century, with only the main door frame still with a 17 century lintel. At the rear, there are two 17th century lintels for windows, but one has been blocked up. There is a 20th century single story extension added to the house. The whole building was designated Grade II listed status on 20 July 1987.[1]

Penpol was once home to Churton Fairman, better known as Mike Raven a well-known radio DJ who presented on various pirate radio stations and on BBC Radio 1. In 1973, Penpol lay derelict and has been used as a pig-house for many years. Fairman bought the building and converted it into a functioning cottage for himself and his wife, Mandy. There he turned his hand to sculpture, creating stone and wood carvings until he moved in 1980.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Penpol - Lesnewth - Cornwall - England | British Listed Buildings". www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Churton Fairman". The independent. 28 April 1997. Retrieved 12 August 2016.

Further reading

  • Hardy, Thomas. Visions of Cornwall. London: Harper Collins.
  • Williams, Neville (1971) Royal Homes of Great Britain from Medieval to Modern Times . London: Lutterworth Press. ISBN 0-7188-0803-7
  • National Trust, The (2000) Boscastle and the Surrounding Area. London: National Trust Press


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