Downhill Cottage, The Slade

Downhill Cottage in the Slade is typical of many of the local period properties. Likely dating to the late 1700's / early 1800's and of red brick construction, it was originally a simple thatched dwelling of the 2-up, 2-down style, with threshold in the centre and typical of the basic accommodation prevalent amongst country workers and village folk. There was a lean-to on the right hand side, originally thatched and later roofed with corrugated iron, and a wash-house in the garden with appropriate chimney. The garden was picket-fenced to prevent common grazing animals from entering. It is slightly unusual for the village being oriented to face South-West, whilst the majority of other houses in the immediate vicinity face South or South-South-East.

Full texton the building, previous residents and further history in attached file

Thanks to Gordon Heslop for the article