29 Cortworth Lane
Location/Address
29 Cortworth lane
Wentworth
S62 7SB
Type
Description
Sandstone rubble built cottage of two storeys with slate roof and brick chimneys, with attached former barn to south and lean-to to north. The west elevation of the cottage is of three regularly bays of vertically aligned windows with the exception of the central bay at ground floor where an opening has been infilled. This order is reflected in the east elevation, where a later porch has been added to a central doorway. The former barn to the south is faced with squared sandstone blocks to the east with a regular series of openings at ground floor. The west elevation is of rubble construction with, potentially inserted, window and cart door at ground floor and single opening above.
The cottage lies on the outskirts of the historic core of Nether Haugh, a settlement of probable medieval origin with coal mining recorded in 1370 and a probable 15th century timber barn (listed) surviving in Nether Haugh Farm. The absence of a regular pattern to land boundaries suggests the settlement was not planned, but may have grown piecemeal over time. 29 Nether Haugh had most likely been built by the time of Thomas Jefferys' survey of 1767 when a building is shown in this vicinity. This is shown in more detail on the later Ordnance Survey mapping, when it conforms to its existing footprint - with the exception of two small structures on the west elevation, since removed .
Sources: Hey, D. 2015. A History of the South Yorkshire Countryside. South Yorkshire Historic Environment Characterisation, available: http://sytimescapes.org.uk/files/uploads/pdfs/rotherham/R9b_Rotherham_Nucleated_Rural_Settlements_Gazetteer.pdf
Statement of Significance
Asset type
BuildingAge
18th CenturyRarity
The building retains a significant proportion of its original external fabric and appearance, which is unusual for a building of its age and whilst forming a group of such buildings in Nether Haugh is rare within the region more widely.Architectural and Artistic Interest
A modest but well ordered linear farmstead built in the local vernacular and from locally sourced materials. The building represents a distinctive example of regional linear farmstead design and traditional building styles.Group Value
The building forms part of a larger group of broadly contemporary post-medieval cottages and farm buildings within Nether Haugh, which has suffered little modern subdivision or infill and presents a strong sense of local character.Historic Interest
The building is of illustrative historical interest in respect to the development of Nether Haugh due to its age, position in preserving the settlement's historic planform, and evident use as a small farmstead in preserving legibility of the range of historic dwelling types.Archaeological Interest
The building exhibits evidence of change through time, the study of which is likely to provide insight into the age, function and development of the building and the lives of its inhabitants.Landmark Status
The building lies on the edge of the village of Nether Haugh, increasing its prominence as travellers enter the village.
Date Listed
23 May 2024
Last Updated
23 May 2024
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