79 to 71 Main Street, Queniborough

Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 22 Nov 2013

According to the local Conservation Area report http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/files/documents/queniborough_conservation_area_appraisal1/queniborough%20conservation%20area%20appraisal%20adopted.doc.pdf these buildings, specifically the nearest one, represent the survivors of the redevelopment of the village in the 13th century. This involved the creation of burgage plots for homesteads and farmsteads on a regular pattern of strips each 1 rod (5½ yards; 5.025m) wide. The nearest cottage, known as Rupert's Cottage, is essentially 16th century, with a later wing to the rear. It is timber framed, although much of this is concealed by the bush, a central post being visible to the left of the door. The adjacent unit with the large gateway opening (No.77) may have belonged to No.79 at one stage. No.75 is clearly dated 1703. The pair of cottages beyond, No.73 being a double unit and No.71 a single unit, date from the early 19th century. All these together form a fine group, and all are Listed Grade II.

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