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Two-story timber-framed farmhouse with two gables, white rendered walls, a central doorway, and dark tiled roofs.

Avenell’s farm, Gamlingay 16th or 17th cent (RCHM)

Avenells Farmhouse, Church Street, Gamlingay

History of Avenells farmhouse

Listed Building

House. C16 and mid C17. (Historic England)

Cream-colored two-story house with a grey tiled roof, dark trim, sash windows, and a central black front door with a pediment.

Avenells, 27 Church Street, Gamlingay (RGL2025)

1600 21st April

The first great fire of Gamlingay started here and spread from the north-east of the village. A contemporary letter spoke of 76 houses and many barns being destroyed.

Building dates

  • Built 1500–1599
Source for this date
  • Built 1500–1599: Listed building: C16 (grade II)

Tags

  • fire
  • Listed building
  • tudor

Projects

  • Gamlingay

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