Dyrham houses [9]
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Dyrham houses [9]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 30 Oct 2019
Bay Tree Cottage was built circa 1700 with the left bay slightly later. There is a 19th century rear extension and there have been alterations in the 20th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1212594 Dyrham is thought to be the site of the Battle of Deorham fought in AD 577 when the West Saxons defeated the Britons of the West Country. At the edge of the village is Dyrham Park, a mansion set in 274 acres of parkland and owned by the National Trust.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.479013
Longitude
-2.379236