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