Black Boy Cottages

LOWER SHUCKBURGH DAVENTRY ROAD SP46SE (North side) 2/52 Nos. 1 and 2 (Black Boy Cottages)

GV II

Semi-detached cottages, formerly public house. Mid/late C18. Front of imitation ashlar render, possibly over ironstone, with brick dentil cornice; left return side of Flemish bond brick with buff headers; right return side and rear of squared coursed ironstone. Old-tile roof, hipped on left; brick end and ridge stacks. L-plan, with wing to rear on left. 2 storeys; each is 2-window range. No.1 has central C20 half-glazed door. No.2 has C20 door. 3-light casements with glazing bars to No.1 and with horizontal glazing bars to No.2. Blocked window on left on first floor. Openings have segmental-arches. Left return side of No.2 is 2-window range. Blind central window on first floor. Wall curves down on left above gateway with brick segmental arch. To rear: hipped roof dormer has old 2-light casement with many glazing bars. Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: SP4896262590