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The Leys, 56 Wimpole Road, Barton

History of 56 Wimpole Road

Listed building:

Cottage. Late C18. Timber-framed, plaster rendered and reed thatched with original ridge stack of grey brick.

1944 12 01
Awarded M.M. at 19. News has been received that Pte John Hills, of The Leys, Barton, has been awarded the Military Medal. He is only 19. Before joining up, he was employed by Messrs. Olivers and Sons, Histon.

Building dates

  • Built 1760–1799
Sources for this date
  • Built by 1899: EPC construction age band: before 1900
  • Built 1760–1799: Listed building: Late C18 (grade II)

Sources

  • Mike Petty Archive

Tags

  • Listed building
  • world war two

Projects

  • Barton

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