Aldeburgh houses [17]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 10 Sep 2020

Rosemary Cottage, number 225 High Street and Lavender Cottage, number 227 High Street were originally one house. Built in the early 17th century, subdivided in the early 19th century and altered and extended at the rear in the 20th century. Timber framed and stuccoed with the cross wing jettied. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1269743 Aldeburgh is a coastal town, some 20 miles north east of Ipswich and 23 miles south of Lowestoft. Although there are traces of Roman and Saxon occupation, Aldeburgh was a little fishing village until the shifting coastline opened up a sheltered harbour which became a thriving ship building centre. As the River Alde silted up the town’s fortunes waned, and it survived as a fishing village until the 19th Century when it became a fashionable seaside resort. A classical music festival takes place at nearby Snape Maltings each year.

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