The Ten Cottages

WORMLEIGHTON SP4453 15/171 Nos.4 and 5, The Ten Cottages

GV II

Pair of estate cottages. 1848. Probably designed by Edward Blore, for Earl Spencer. Ironstone ashlar, with moulded cornice; red brick to rear. Double-span roof of fish scale tiles to front, slates to rear, has coped gable parapets and moulded kneelers; central stone stack with C20 brick square shafts. Double-depth plan. Tudor style. 2 storeys; 2-window range. 2 shallow projecting gabled bays. Wood mullioned windows with painted iron lattices, of 3 lights with transom on ground floor and 2 lights on first floor. Hood moulds. Front and return side gables have shields with Spencer crest and date. Return sides have porches with coped gable parapets and kneelers. Chamfered Tudor arch in straight head with sunk spandrels and hood mould. Sides have chamfered lancets. Inside is a chamfered Tudor arch doorway and ribbed door. 2-light windows to left. Chamfered openings with alternating block surround throughout. Interiors not inspected. (Buildings of England: Warwickshire, p.483).

Listing NGR: SP4493053668