Henley Archaeological & Historical Group

Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage
Fingest Lane
Fingest
RG9 6RD

This is the original farmhouse to the adjoining Fingest Farm (see separate report). A timber-framed house of c. 1600 date, with queen struts and clasped purlin trusses. It is brick fronted on the street elevation only, of a three-bay plan with later rear extension, forming a T-shape. The latter was probably added in the 17th century as a kitchen, strongly indicated by the large range and double gable end stacks. Much historical information was added by former tenant farmers and their descendants.

Grid Reference: SU77809110
Parish: Fingest
Surveyed in: 1984
Report written by: Ruth Gibson
Sort key: FIN-FIN-IVY