Lingfords Cottage (EHER 37248)

17th century timber-framed cottage.

Cottage of the 17th century, and extended in the 19th and 20th century. It is timber-framed, plastered, and roofed with corrugated tiles. It is two bays with a timber-framed chimney at the north-east end. It was originally thatched. The house was substantially extended to the south-west and north-east in 1969, and roof re-clad with corrugated tiles. It is single-storey with attics, with a two-storey 20th century crosswing to the north-east. All the windows are 20th century casements. There are three gabled dormers and the interior and exterior are much altered. The principal feature of historical and architectural value is the timber-framed chimney, infilled with wattle and daub, virtually intact, a rare survival. It was in use with an open fire until October 1982, then converted for use with a wood-burning stove, and hearth lined with brickwork. See Planning Application W/DUN/31/69 for illustrations of cottage before major alterations. <1> See: <2>