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