Description

CANONS ASHBY
SP5750
19/38 Church Cottage
GV II
Cottage. Dated 1863. Coursed squared ironstone, tile roof, stone end and ridge
stacks. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 3-window range. C20 plank door in
doorway with 4-centred arch, hood mould and carved spandrels. 3-light mullion
window to left of door, a similar 2-light window to right both with hood moulds.
4-centred chamfered arch door to right. Doors and windows have stone relieving
arches. Over front door datestone with hood mould inscribed HF/D/1863. 2-light
mullion windows to first floor. Stone coped gables with kneelers. Initials on
datestone are those of Sir Henry Dryden - 'The Antiquary' - and his wife
Frances. This cottage is an interesting example of the extensive rebuilding of
estate housing undertaken by Sir Henry Dryden. Included for group value.

Listing NGR: SP5779250578

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26338361

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Recommended Books

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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Suffolk: East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Somerset: South and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)