4 & 5 Caynton Cottages near Ryton

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4 & 5 Caynton Cottages near Ryton

Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 9 Sep 2011

The much photographed Caynton Cottages, which are not nearly as old as they might appear. They are a pair of mid-19th century estate workers cottages, which are Grade II listed. An extract from the English Heritage listing text:- "Planted half timbering and pebbledash rendered infill on sandstone base, fishscale tiles separated by plain tiled bands to overhanging roof. 1½ storeys, gable fronted...". It also says that "Half timbering imitates local C17 style, square panels with concave lozenges and herringbone struts as decorative motifs".

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.624324
Longitude
-2.32185