Monument record 2940/0/11 - Radley House, 2, The Walk

Originally two adjoining cottages, now a single residence. Built of cob with a thatched roof. Locally listed building.

{1} At Spratton, a pair of typical cob cottages virtually in their original state [in 1964], each with two rooms on the ground floor ad two bedrooms above. Fireplaces on end walls. Cob construction appears to have been most popular in the county during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

{2} The two cottages were lined in 1964/5. The lead Fire Insurance plaque is not the original one for the house.

{4} Photo taken during renovations- blocking up doorway of left hand cottage to form window. Shows brick infill.

<1> Seaborne, M V J, 1964, Cob Cottages in Northamptonshire, Plate IV, p. 221 (Article). SNN71390.

<2> Spratton Local History Society, Image ref: 0351, 0429, 0784 (Website). SNN111923.

<3> West Northamptonshire Council, 2021, Spratton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, p. 81 (Policy Document). SNN112685.

<4> Miss June Swann, 1960s- 70s, Miss June Swann Photographic Archive, Taken 1963 (Photographs). SNN116665.

Record last edited

Apr 10 2025 4:33PM