Dove Cottage Mackereth'S Cottage

LOWER HOLKER B5278 SD 37 NE (West side) Holker 5/129 Dove Cottage and Mackereth's Cottage G.V. II 2 houses. Probably before 1797, with later alterations c1840. Roughcast stone with slate roof. South elevation of 2 storeys, 3 bays, the centre bay gabled. Windows have small-paned glazing, that to centre bay of ground floor is simple Venetian window; other ground floor windows and that to centre bay of 1st floor have plaster label moulds. Gable has recessed panel with relief of cedar tree. Gable-end stacks. Left return has single storey range to rear, with re-entrant open timber hipped porch. Right return has gabled single storey range to rear, with plain re-entrant porch. Rear has similar windows with smaller panes. Given more picturesque appearance in the 1840s to match the rest of the village.

Listing NGR: SD3607077214