The Old Cottage
38,40, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1200697
- Date first listed:
- 01-Feb-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Cottage
- Statutory Address:
- 38,40, HIGH STREET
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1200697
- Date first listed:
- 01-Feb-1967
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 13-Dec-1984
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Cottage
- Statutory Address 1:
- 38,40, HIGH STREET
- Statutory Address 2:
- THE OLD COTTAGE, 42, HIGH STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- 38,40, HIGH STREET
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD COTTAGE, 42, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Warwickshire
- District:
- Stratford-on-Avon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Bidford-on-Avon
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 10028 51898
Details
SP1051 BIDFORD-ON-AVON HIGH STREET (North side) 10/39 Nos.38, 40 and 42 (The Old 01/02/67 Cottage) (Formerly listed as Ryecroft and No. 42)
GV II
Row of 3 cottages and shop; Nos. 38 and 40 occupied as single dwelling and shop. Mid C17, with wing added c.1835. Coursed lias, with some timber framing and brick to rear. Far-projecting tall wing of brick with white-washed rendered front. Tile roof and brick chimneys. Originally three-unit, extended to L-plan. One storey and attic with 3 dormers; wing of 3 storeys, 1-window range. 3 entrances: No. 40 has a simple hood on brackets; No. 42 has an old plank door. C19 and C20 casements, Nos. 40 and 42 with ground floor oriels. Tudor Gothic wing has gable end to the street, with pierced bargeboards continued around the eaves. Windows with glazing bars and hood moulds. Late C19/ early C20 shop front with 2 bay windows. Interior: No. 38 has winder stairs. No.40 has exposed ceiling beams throughout, has some exposed framing, a former through passage and open fireplace with C20 grate. Stone flag floors. Late C19 additions to rear. Shop wing is built on to the front.
Listing NGR: SP1002851898
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 305051
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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