Orcheston houses [7]

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Orcheston houses [7]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 2 Jan 2023

Seen from the footpath, Cozens is a mid 18th century detached house. There are two rear extensions, one from the 1930s and one from the late 20th century. The original building is in cob under a hipped tile roof. Some original internal features and fittings remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023985 The small village of Orcheston lies on Salisbury Plain about a mile northwest of Shrewton and some 6¼ miles west of Durrington. Salisbury plain has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and Orcheston is recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book. The source of the River Till is nearby. The village has two 13th century churches.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.208398
Longitude
-1.915091