This thatch roof cottage has the curious name of Everton Manor. It is so tiny. The sight of it always turns my head when we drive by. I found a conservation report for Brandon Village and it describes this cottage, as follows:
'The building with the oldest origins in the village is Everton Manor, which dates back to 1550, now with a brick skin covering the original wattle and daub exterior.'
The photos I have used for the last 3 days have all come from walking distance of each other.
I mentioned last week that I was going to show you the home next door to last week's thatch. I seem to have run out of time. I haven't forgotten :). Better do that Monday. Cheers!
16 comments:
its so quaint ... so pocket sized ... i want to go inside ...
This is a gem LOL, but surely it's more of a cottage than a manor :) it does have a very splendid thatch though!
It's looking GREAT for it's age! (Also, amazing that wattle and daub has been around 6000 years, the things one learns via blogs:) I love it's smaller footprint and sweet roof.
Charming, the overall shape suggests it was built several hundred years ago.
Perhaps I am missing something, but it doesn't look very tiny to me.
You sure do have a lot of buildings with thatched roofs in your area!
Absolutely beautiful.
i've seen wattling here in jamestown. amazing how old this place is! have a great weekend :)
You all are terrific!
My thoughts, exactly, Daryl. I cannot figure out why it would be called a 'Manor' PerthDP. My definition is something huge! I learn, Lulu, just putting these posts together. 'Cute' comes to mind for me, Deb.
Kate - You're not missing a thing. Your perspective is that this place is a big bigger in your eyes than mine. Good reminder for me that we all have our own points of view. Love that you say it how you see it!!
Jack - I am falling over in amazement. These cottages are everywhere...I am so glad that photography is causing me to notice them :). Thanks for the visit, Petrea.
Tanya - I was wondering if anyone would know what wattling is. Well done.
Have a great weekend all!
I never tire of the thatched roof houses you've been posting. Love them all!
this is the MOST charming of all your thatched roofs!!!
I have to pat myself on the back...I knew what you meant when you mentioned wattle and daub!!!
Me too, Chieftess!
So kind, JM :).
Well done, Chieftess!
Petrea - BTW, Loving your book and my lips will remain sealed as to its contents. You do come to mind though when I see the odd castle here and there :).
Thank you, Lauren! Doesn't it seem wonderful and amazing to be seeing the "odd castle"? The whole time I was in England my jaw was in my lap. Can't wait to come back. What a history. What a country.
Looking at the photo, I am reminded of an ancient Viking house...
Francesco - Now that you mention it - I see what you mean :).
Petrea - I feel just the same. Every day seems to offer something amazing to look at or learn about. Especially nice on a sunny day :).
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