1-3, MIDDLE ROW

WALLINGTON DEMESNE MIDDLE ROW, Cambo NZ 0285 18/177 Nos. 1-3 (consecutive) 20.10.69 GV II Row of 3 cottages of c.1740, west cottage heightened c.1880. Squared stone with dressings, slate roof. 2 storeys, 7 irregular bays. Boarded doors in bays 1,3,4 and 7, all except that in bay 3 with 3-pane overlights. 12-pane Yorkshire sashes in chamfered surrounds to ground floor of bays 5 and 6, in plain stone surrounds to ground floor of bay 2 and 1st floor of bays 5 and 6; Yorkshire sash with glazing bars removed to 1st floor of bay 3. Stepped and corniced stone stacks on ridge and at right end, the central stack rebuilt on old base. Left return has central blocked door in chamfered surround with old 12-pane casement in plain stone surround above.

The cottages are said to have been built by Sir William Blackett for the Italian stuccatori working on his reconstruction of Wallington Hall (q.v.). Also known as Postillion's Row.

Listing NGR: NZ0258485613