Description

HUSBORNE CRAWLEY BEDFORD ROAD
SP 9536
10/21 Henry VI Cottage
GV II

House. Thought to be C15 in origin. Altered C17. Eaves raised somewhat
during C20 restoration. Substantial cruck-framed structure on plinth of
coursed ironstone and brick. Mottled brick infill of various dates. Thatched
roof, hipped at S end and formerly half-hipped to N, now gabled. 4-bay
structure thought to have had originally a central 2 bay open hall. This
ceiled over C17 and chimney stack inserted. Attics converted for use C20.
Ground floor has 2 2-light casements and one 3-light casement, all C20 dormers
with similar casements. C20 part-glazed door under open hipped thatched
porch. Some brick infill panels have diaperwork patterning. Red brick ridge
stack.

N.W. Alcock and P.J. Woodward, "Cruck-Frame Buildings in Bedfordshire", Beds.
Arch Journal vol II, 1976, pp 58-62 and 64.

Listing NGR: SP9539736270

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26598286

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