Abbey Lawn Cottages white plaque

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

The Abbey Lawn Cottages. Dating from 1410, these timber-framed houses were a property speculation by the Benedictine monks of Tewkesbury Abbey. Originally constructed with a shop facing the street and living accommodation behind, they were rented to merchants and their families. Wooden shutters open

ed onto the street from which goods were sold. Most of the houses are still lived in but one, the Merchant's House, has been restored and furnished to show the original shop and home construction. Tod

Listen to the audio guide for Abbey Lawn Cottages white plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off