Blake's Cottage, Blake's Road, Felpham - Arun
Thatched brick and flint cottage dating from C17 with later alterations and extensions. It was the home of the poet, artist and visionary William Blake and his wife Catherine from 1800-1803, and where he wrote the words to the hymn 'Jerusalem'. Purchased by The Blake Cottage Trust in 2015 since when the building has remained vacant. At risk due to decay and failure of part of the roof structure and thatch, and structural problems to the masonry. Urgently requires temporary roof covering to protect the vulnerable thatch and roof structure below while funds are sought for sympathetic repairs.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- BLAKE's COTTAGE
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1353792
- Local Planning Authority:
- Arun
- Site Type:
- Domestic
Location
- Building Name:
- Blake's Cottage
- County:
- West Sussex
- District / Borough:
- Arun
- Parish:
- Felpham
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Charity (heritage)
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Liz Pollard 0207 973 3650