1-6, High Buildings

Nos 1 to 6 High Buildings are a terrace of six houses, originally built as mill workers' homes between 1814 and 1816 for Peter Dixon of Langthwaite Mill, located nearby. The houses feature coursed red sandstone rubble walls, with some having replacement stucco surrounds over brick, although No. 1 retains some original stone surrounds. They have a hipped slate roof and brick chimney stacks positioned at the front and rear of the ridge. Each house is two storeys high and consists of two bays, forming substantial back-to-back residences. The windows have been replaced in the 20th century with casements that include glazing bars, and the doors have also been updated. No. 1 includes a cellar door with steps leading down and has an entrance facade in the gable. The properties have been modernised in the 20th century, reducing the original twelve houses to six by cutting through the central dividing wall. This group is one of the earliest examples of purpose-built mill houses in the area and is listed partly for its group value with the nearby mill and Nos 8-12 High Buildings across the road.