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Brook Cottages stand just back from the busy A1- Great North Road, to the west of the northbound carriageway, a few hundred feet north of the Black Cat Roundabout . A slightly unexpected sight along a road which is, at this point, dominated by more modern construction. The cottages are named for the South Brook which flows nearby.

The cottages were listed by the English Heritage as Grade II, of special interest. They dated them to the 18th century. They are constructed of colourwashed roughcast over a timber frame and have a half-hipped thatched roof. They comprise one storey and attics. Various 20th century one storey additions stand to the rear.

Photo and description from
http://bedsarchives.bedford.gov.uk/CommunityArchives/Chawston/BrookCottagesChawston.aspx