Description

FYLINGDALES THE SQUARE
NZ 9505
Robin Hood's Bay
17/183 (south side)

6.10.69 Wesley Cottage (formerly
listed as Driffelda)

GV II
House, probably early-mid C18. Coursed roughly-tooled sandstone, part herringbone,
the upper courses raised above a projecting kneeler in later C18. Pantiled roof
with stone ridge, copings and kneelers, stone and brick stacks. 2 storeys and
attic, 2 bays, very irregular. Left door of 6 flush panels under C20 bracketed
gabled wood hood set against an old heavy lintel. Right two 12-pane sashes close
together; first floor are 8-pane sash with altered stonework beneath, suggesting
earlier lower window; first floor right fire window. Small pent shed, with upper
window and low door, at right holds plaque with head of John Wesley, commemorating
his preaching here. Prominent kneelers. Corniced stone left end stack, rebuild
brick end stack.

Listing NGR: NZ9525905036

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26467658

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