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Summary

Former location of a row of 18th century timber framed and brick cottages, listed but demolished and replaced in the later 20th century

Associated Legal Designations or Protected Status

• Conservation Area: Donnington Village

Other Statuses and Cross-References

• Old Listed Building Ref (pre 1984) (III): 4/120 No. 2 Aldwych Cottages No. 3 Aldwych Cottages No. 4 Aldwych Cottages No. 5 Aldwych Cottages No. 6 Aldwych Cottages DEMOLISHED
  Probably C.18. Timber framed and brick with tiled roof and brick stacks. 2S. Casements. Six window front.

Monument Type(s):

• TERRACE (18th century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
• TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (18th century - 1701 AD? to 1800 AD)

Full Description

Nos 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Aldwych Cottages in Castle Lane, Donnington, were formerly listed at Grade III <1> prior to the 1980s review of listed buildings. A row of seven cottages is depicted on historic Ordnance Survey mapping <2> up until the 5th Epoch <3>, when the dwellings are numbered from 1 to 7; presumably the end terrace cottages were of a different character or perhaps later additions to the central row of five. These were described as probably 18th century, timber-framed and brick with a tiled roof and brick stacks.

All of the original Aldwych Cottages were demolished and replaced by a terrace of six brick houses after 1968.

West Berkshire Museum has a photograph showing Aldwych Cottages in the mid 20th century <4>.

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