History

Lodge to Cottrell House, since demolished. Origins as vernacular, single cell cottage of gable entry form. Dating from the late C17/early C18, extended and re-fenestrated in picturesque manner in the early C19, with addition of apsidal ended extension and porch to E end.

Exterior

Lodge of one and a half storeys with elevations of local coursed limestone rubble beneath a longstraw thatched roof. Single storey lean-to extension to western end with slated roof. Front elevation with four later modern timber casements with two smaller casements above. Rubblestone stack to West gable. East elevation of hipped apsidal form with central doorway and thatched bonnet porch over. Timber ribbon mullion with four lights to either side of door. Rear elevation unfenestrated.

Interior

Entered by early C19 hallway at E end, original single cell of gable entry form undivided and heated by substantial open fire at W end (with modern surround within opening). Gable entry stone stair remains to N side of fire. C19 joist beam ceiling with some early joists remaining. Small kitchen in later lean-to on W end. C19 roof structure beneath thatch with exposed principals.

Reasons for Listing

Listed Grade II as a picturesque lodge with early origins, prominently located adjoining A48.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29494015

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Recommended Books

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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)