Castle, S. A . (1988). A Timber-framed Building in Leagrave. Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 18 1988. Vol 18, Bedfordshire Archaeological Council. pp. 86-93.
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A Timber-framed Building in Leagrave | ||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 18 1988 | ||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology | ||
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18 | ||
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86 - 93 | ||
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This paper provides a detailed description of No. 57, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, in the ancient Parish of Luton, Bedfordshire. It originally comprised two thatched timber-framed, apparently single cell, cottages, under one roof dating from the 18th century. Indeed, numismatic evidence suggests a date in the 1770s, or perhaps even later. Much of the timber framing, in particular the principal posts and roof trusses, were revised from an earlier building or buildings and the use of nails in the assembly of roof timbers is entirely consistent with a late date. The central axial chimney served back-to-back fireplaces, one heating each dwelling and comprising chamfered oak lintels resting on orange brick jambs in Flemish bond. No. 57 is illustrated on the Tithe Map of 1842, at which time it formed part of the estate of Sir Edmund Filmer. Although listed as Grade II by the Department of the Environment, the property was condemned as being unfit for human habitation in 1982. Listed Building Consent for demolition followed a Local Inquiry held in 1983. However, Mr Clive Booth, the owner, generously agreed to present the building to the Chiltern Open Air Museum at Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire and work on its gutting, recording and dismantling was carried out in October 1983 to March 1984. | ||
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1988 | ||
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28 Apr 2023 |
