Carey Cottage is a Grade II listed building in the West Northamptonshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 2 November 1954. House. 1 related planning application.
Carey Cottage
- WRENN ID
- late-timber-bone
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 2 November 1954
- Type
- House
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
MOULTON WEST STREET SP76NE (North side) 12/149 Carey Cottage 02/11/54 (Formerly listed as Carey Cottages)
GV II
House. Mid C18. Regular coursed lias with C20 plain tiled roof. 3-unit plan. 2 storeys, 2-window range of casements with leaded lights; those at first floor are probably C18 with wood lintels. Brick stacks at ridge and end. C20 entrance at rear. Inscribed tablet between first floor windows, "In this cottage there lived from 1783 to 1789, William Carey, Shoemaker, Schoolmaster, Preacher, Scholar and Missionary Pioneer. While beneath this roof be conceived and developed the great missionary idea that has changed India and awakened world-wide movements. He ministered to the baptist church in this village for over 4 years. Born at Paulespury, 17th August 1761, he died 9th June 1834 and his body was buried at Serampore, India. "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God. He being dead yet speaketh".
Listing NGR: SP7796266332
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