Building record 4538/0/32 - Carey Cottage, West Street

House. Mid C18. Regular coursed lias with C20 plain tiled roof.

{1} House. Mid C18. Regular coursed lias with C20 plain tiled roof. 3-unit plan. 2 storeys, 2-window range of casements with leaded lights; those at first floor are probably C18 with wood lintels. Brick stacks at ridge and end. C20 entrance at rear. Inscribed tablet between first floor windows, "In this cottage there lived from 1783 to 1789, William Carey, Shoemaker, Schoolmaster, Preacher, Scholar and Missionary Pioneer. While beneath this roof be conceived and developed the great missionary idea that has changed India and awakened world-wide movements. He ministered to the baptist church in this village for over 4 years. Born at Paulespury, 17th August 1761, he died 9th June 1834 and his body was buried at Serampore, India. "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God. He being dead yet speaketh".

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 12/149 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G02 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Moulton (Photographs). SNN112853.

Record last edited

Aug 9 2023 2:27PM