Blake's Cottage, Blake's Road, Felpham - Arun

Thatched brick and flint cottage dating from C17 with later alterations and extensions. Home of the poet, artist and visionary William Blake where he wrote the words to the hymn 'Jerusalem'. At risk due to decay and failure of part of the roof structure and thatch, and structural problems to the masonry. Purchased by The Blake Cottage Trust in 2015. A temporary roof covering now installed. Architectural Heritage Fund grant funding secured for audience development. Project development continues. Historic England has published a botanical report on the thatch roof.

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:
    A
    Ownership:
    Charity (heritage)
    Designation:
    Listed Building grade II*, CA

Contact Details

Liz Pollard 020 7973 3700

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England