1, The Green

TL 4048 FOXTON THE GREEN

(South east side) 18/52 No. 1 (formerly listed as cottage, 22.11.67 25 yards S. of Lodge to Foxton House; and cottage, on the Green) GV II

Cottage. 1570 for William Yewell with bay to the west added 1678. The cottage was further extended at the east end c.1977. Timber framed, restored plaster rendered and steeply pitched roof, originally thatched, now pantiled. Brick ridge stack of three linked octagonal shafts, rebuilt. One storey and attic. Five small casements, modern, on either side of doorway to lobby entry. Bay to west end added 1678 for John and Mary Rayner. Timber framed, plaster rendered and tiled. End stack of grouped shafts set diagonally on square base. Two storeys. Four small casements to front wall. Inside: 1570 dwelling of two bays. Framing inserted, and exposed ceiling and wall frame. Abutting red brick inglenook hearths, the jambs chamfered. Original newel staircase at south side of stack. 1678 bay has plaster overmantel to small parlour hearth with shaped rear wall and the letters J.M.R. 1678. Stop chamfered main beam.

Rowland Parker: The Common Stream R.C.H.M.: Record Card (1950)

Listing NGR: TL4085348072