Description

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SK 2856/2956
1/118

CROMFORD
CROMFORD HILL
Nos 20-24 (even)

GV
II

Three (originally four) cottages in a row. Early C19 (marked on 1841 Tithe Map) with a later-C19 extension to right. Coursed rubble; Welsh slate roofs. Two storeys; three red and black bridge ridge stacks.

No. 20 (with later extension, see vertical masonry joint) forms a three-window range overall, with door to extension; regular fenestration, the ground-floor windows under large rectangular lintels. Four symmetrically placed sash windows to right end wall.

No. 22, double-fronted symmetrical two-window range with raised panel double door. No. 24 with blocked door to right. Horned sashes to Nos 20 and 24, hornless to No. 22; small extensions to rear.

Although not part of the original Arkwright houses development this row makes an important contribution to the townscape situated opposite the entrance to North Street.

Listing NGR: SK2938256794

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26541092

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Recommended Books

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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)