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Brook Cottages stand just to the west of the northbound carriageway of the busy Great North Road (A1), between the Black Cat Roundabout and Wyboston. A slightly unexpected sight along a road which is, at this point, dominated by more modern construction.

Dated as 18th century, the cottages are named after the South Brook, which flows nearby.

The cottages are listed by English Heritage as Grade II - of special interest. They are constructed of colour-washed roughcast , over a timber frame and have a half-hipped thatched roof.

They comprise of a single storey with attics. Various 20th century single storey additions stand to the rear.

Pictures and information courtesy of:

http://bedsarchives.bedford.gov.uk/CommunityArchives/Chawston/BrookCottagesChawston.aspx