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A two-story house with a grey tiled roof, beige stucco facade, sash windows, and a central white porch behind a metal gate.

160 High Street, Cottenham

160 High Street (96), Cottenham

History of 160 High Street, Cottenham

Listed building:

Late C17. The house occupies part of the site of the buildings of the Manor of Crowlands which were rebuilt c.1454. No evidence of the C15 building is visible.


1851

William Norman, 44, farmer 77 acres employing 3 labourers


1861

William Norman, 54, farming 30 acres


1871

William Norman, 64, farmer 33 acres employing 1 man, b Cottenham


1881

Robert Norman, 46, farmer of 76 acres employing 2 men and 1 boy, b Cottenham


1891

Robert Norman, 56, farmer

The Norman farm grew asparagus amongst other vegetables.


1901 see Baptist Chapel


1911

Robert Norman, 79, living with son, b Willingham


1939 (96)

Clifford Norman, b 1869, farmer retired

Elizabeth Harris, b 1866, housekeeper


Modern: (160)

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