Thatched Cottages - Church Lane - Welford, Northamptonshire - Thatch Cottages on Waymarking.com

A row of thatched cottages on Church Lane, Welford, including these older 18th century cottages.

"Three houses, now 2. Early C18, remodelled late C18. Part timber frame and brick with corrugated metal roof. Originally one and 2-unit plans. 2 storeys. Together comprising a 5-window range of varying size casements, some with glazing bars, those to No.2 under shallow brick arches. No.2 has a 6-panelled door with top lights to left, and No.4 has a plank door, both under shallow brick arches. Roof at different levels has brick stack at ridge. Both originally timber framed, refronted in brick in late C18, some evidence of refenestration to No.2. Rear has some exposed timber framing with rendered infill panels. Cob wall on lias plinth attached to left of No.4."

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Interestingly the newer houses, probably built in the 1980's or 90's, also have thatched roofs.

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark: To claim a find, you must submit a photo of the cottage, taken from a different angle to the one shown on the page. The photo should show at least one of the walls of the cottage in full, and preferably it should show some of the surrounding landscape or buildings. If possible, you should also be in the photograph. Roof Type: Roof has Straw covering Wall Type: Walls are constructed from Stone Construction Date: 18th Century Building Rating: Location: 2 & 4 Church Lane Welford, Northamptonshire England Parking: Not Listed Related web site if known: Not listed

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