The Cottage

1 Horseshoe Lane

The house called 'The Cottage' was on the corner of Horseshoe Lane and Gillingstool.  When street numbering was introduced in the early 1950's, the house became number 1 Horseshoe Lane.  However in many of the records we have looked at it is referred to as being in Gillingstool Hill, Pullins Green and even St John Street!

We are not sure when the house acquired the name of 'The Cottage'.  The name is used on documents and plans relating to the town's re-development in the 1960's.

We do not have any photos showing this house.  We would love to hear from anyone who has a photo, even it is only shows the house in the distance!

The 1840 Tithe Survey shows that there was a small house on the site at that time.  This was owned by Thomas Wise and occupied by John Lydiard.  Later maps in 1881 and 1969 show that the house has been extended several times.

Click here to read more about the occupants of the house

This page was last updated: 10/07/2008