The Coffin House - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

In Newbury, along High Street, is the Coffin House.

The Coffin House is on the west side of High Street, at the northern end of the burial grounds and a couple lots away from the white clapboard church.

The house, today, is owned and operated by Historic New England. It is open for tours, which are on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The web site for Historic New England has a description. It was built (according to the site) in 1678 by the Coffins. In 1712, the house was doubled in size to accommodate a son and his family. In 1758, the house was made into two separate living units.

Historic New England (Coffin House):
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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1678 Architectural Period/Style: Early Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Built in 1678. Major additions were made in 1712. Listed Building Status (if applicable): Still Standing. Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private, public tours Admission Fee (if applicable): 8.00 (listed in local currency) Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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