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The Elms, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 5SE

The buildings are part of Horringer Manor.

The Gables in Manor Lane is an estate cottage built circa 1840. Built on a 'Y' plan in brick and faced with roughcast. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186986 The small village of Horringer, earlier known as Horningsheath lies astride the A143 road some two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds. The village includes the main entrance to Ickworth Park. There was once three blacksmiths’ forges in the village.

Now three cottages, this was originally The Gildhall, dedicated to St John the Baptist and Holy Trinity, which used its income to give support to villagers in need. Built in the 16th century, timber framed and plastered with a thatched roof. The Gildhall became the village workhouse in the 17th century and circa 1836 it was extended and converted into cottages. The building was restored circa 1970. For a time the north end of the building was an infants' school. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186990 The small village of Horringer, earlier known as Horningsheath lies astride the A143 road some two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds. The village includes the main entrance to Ickworth Park. There was once three blacksmiths’ forges in the village.

Once known as The Green, this pair of cottages, now combined into one, is named Charlotte Cottage, The Street. Built in the 18th century, timber framed and plastered with a thatched roof. There were alterations circa 1840 when the red brick chimney with a square base and 4 square flues, each having sunk panels, was added. There are 20th century extensions on both ends. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186991 The small village of Horringer, earlier known as Horningsheath lies astride the A143 road some two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds. The village includes the main entrance to Ickworth Park. There was once three blacksmiths’ forges in the village.

Alongside The Gildhall Image is this cottage. Built circa 1800, gable end to the street, timber framed and plastered with a thatched roof. When The Gildhall was the village workhouse, this cottage was the home of the governor. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1298946 The small village of Horringer, earlier known as Horningsheath lies astride the A143 road some two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds. The village includes the main entrance to Ickworth Park. There was once three blacksmiths’ forges in the village.

Once known as Highlands, The Old Rectory in The Street is 15th and early 16th century with early 17th and mid 18th century alterations. Timber framed and plastered. Originally jettied to the street, now only the left-hand bay has retained the jetty. The open hall attached to the jettied wing was demolished circa 1530 and replaced with the existing main range of hall and parlour. There were additions in the 17th century. There are some fine internal original features. The Old Rectory was built in the 16th century when parish priests were expected to provide accommodation for travellers. In 1873 a new rectory was built, and in 1877 the building became the Horringer and Ickworth Working Men’s Club. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186989 The small village of Horringer, earlier known as Horningsheath lies astride the A143 road some two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds. The village includes the main entrance to Ickworth Park. There was once three blacksmiths’ forges in the village. , with complex roll mouldings and hollow chamfers to 1st and attic floor members. A further parlour was added early C17 to rear, with complete oak wainscotting. In mid C18 the chimney between hall and parlour rebuilt, vaulting over new entrance hall, with staircase having moulded handrail and turned newels and balusters; other mid-C18 joinery including panelled doors and cornices.

The village telephone exchange is adjacent to the K6 telephone box Image The small village of Horringer, earlier known as Horningsheath lies astride the A143 road some two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds. The village includes the main entrance to Ickworth Park. There was once three blacksmiths’ forges in the village.

Weavers Cottages, The Street, is 16th century, timber framed and plastered and jettied to the street. Originally one house it was divided into three cottages with, at one time, 40 inhabitants. Part of it once housed a Dame School. The ceilings downstairs are particularly fine. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186988 The small village of Horringer, earlier known as Horningsheath lies astride the A143 road some two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds. The village includes the main entrance to Ickworth Park. There was once three blacksmiths’ forges in the village.