Description

MOULTON WEST STREET
SP76NE (North side)
12/149 Carey Cottage
02/11/54 (Formerly listed as Carey
Cottages)

GV II

House. Mid C18. Regular coursed lias with C20 plain tiled roof. 3-unit plan. 2
storeys, 2-window range of casements with leaded lights; those at first floor
are probably C18 with wood lintels. Brick stacks at ridge and end. C20 entrance
at rear. Inscribed tablet between first floor windows, "In this cottage there
lived from 1783 to 1789, William Carey, Shoemaker, Schoolmaster, Preacher,
Scholar and Missionary Pioneer. While beneath this roof be conceived and
developed the great missionary idea that has changed India and awakened
world-wide movements. He ministered to the baptist church in this village for
over 4 years. Born at Paulespury, 17th August 1761, he died 9th June 1834 and
his body was buried at Serampore, India. "Expect great things from God. Attempt
great things for God. He being dead yet speaketh".

Listing NGR: SP7796266332

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26655389

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings