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Summary

Unlisted brick house, probably an estate building of at least 19th century date, extended in the 20th century

Monument Type(s):

• ESTATE COTTAGE? (Late 19th century - 1880 AD to 1880 AD)
• FISHING LODGE? (Late 19th century - 1880 AD to 1880 AD)

Full Description

Fisherman's Cottage is marked but not named on the First Edition Ordnance Survey mapping <1> in Fisherman's Lane, which leads from the village of Aldermaston towards various streams and drains feeding into the river Kennet. The cottage was extended at the end of the 20th century, but the original part is of brick with a tiled roof and dormer windows. The blue brick diaper pattern is of a similar style to that seen on other buildings in Aldermaston village, and it is probable that this cottage was an estate building of Aldermaston Park, used for accommodation or for activities associated with country sports. It does not appear to be marked on the 1806 Ordnance Survey Drawing <2> and may have been built in the mid 19th century.

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