Chaplins And The Laurels

SX 86 NW OGWELL EAST OGWELL VILLAGE

4/16 Chaplins (formerly listed as Chaplins 23.8.55 Cottage) and the Laurels (formerly listed as The Laurels and house GV adjoining and to South of the Laurels) II

Pair of cottages, The Laurels said to be a former chapel. Chaplins (on left) late C16 or C17 with porch (possibly a later addition) dated 1718. The Laurels of uncertain date, but probably later than Chaplins (the 2 are separated by a thick wall on ground storey, containing what appears to be a blocked window belonging to Chaplins). Both cottages have additions at rear. Rendered stone or cob. Corrugated-iron roof, believed to cover thatch. 2 storeys. Chaplins has roughly central doorway with chamfered, square-headed wood frame and plank door. Gabled porch with rendered, solid walls and slate roof; slit window in left-hand wall. Wood lintel at front has segmental arch and rests on ashlar block at either side, that on left inscribed R W and that on right 1718. One window at either side of porch on ground storey, another above it and a fourth to right in second storey; all C19 or early C20 wood casements. Projecting brick stack in left-hand gable; stack with brick shaft in rear wall to right. Interior has through passage with plank walls. Ground-storey room to right has chamfered ceiling-beam with step- stops. Rest of interior not inspected. The Laurels has doorway with C20 door to left. One C19 or early C20 wood casement window in each storey to right. Right- hand gable has stone stack with brick shaft on top. Interior not inspected. Both cottages may contain interesting features concealed under plaster.

Listing NGR: SX8379569965