Clark Cottages

Clark Cottages is a row of two cottages located in Aston Subedge. The left cottage, No 1, dates from the 17th century and has 18th or 19th century outbuildings at the rear. The right cottage, No 2, was added in the late 17th or early 18th century and features a 20th century extension on a lower level. The cottages are built from coursed squared and dressed limestone, with No 1 having a two-course plinth with a chamfered top and a limestone slate roof, while the extension has an artificial stone roof.

Both cottages have single ashlar chimneys at the former right gable ends, from the eaves on the left, and from the right gable end, all featuring moulded tops and skirtings. The 18th or 19th century outbuildings at the rear left are also made of coursed squared limestone with an artificial stone roof. There is a small limestone rubble building with a limestone slate roof offset to the left of the rear extension.

Both cottages are two storeys high. No 1 has a principal gable on the left with a first-floor window. It features two and three-light flat chamfered stone-mullioned windows with stopped hoods and glazing bars. There are two stone steps leading up to an unpainted 17th or 18th century door with strap hinges, and a door and window to the left under one hood. No 2 also has two storeys and one windowed gable. It has flat-chamfered stone-mullioned windows, some with glazing bars and others with leaded lights. The extension includes 20th century two and three-light stone-mullioned windows with stopped hoods and glazing bars. The front door is located on the left and is accessed by three steps; it is a studded 20th century door with a flat stone lintel.

It is reputed that Prince Rupert hid in No 1.