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The ruins of Oldstone Mansion

This image, possibly dating from around 1950, shows the ruins of Oldstone Mansion, Blackawton. The house, the home of the Dimes family, was destroyed by fire on the night of Saturday 16 February 1895. On 22 February, the Dartmouth and South Hams Chronicle published an account of events, as well as a letter of thanks from the owner, W S Dimes, to those who tried to help. *** DRA 5226 BA 026