Moss Cottage
Cottage. Probably C17 restored C20. Timber-framed, rendered, part underbuilt in brick. Plain tile roof. Red brick stack. In 1802 John Constable rented this as an art studio for four and a half old pennies a year.Local History
Little is known about Moss Cottage.
We know Golding Constable bought the cottage in 1802 and that the artist rented it for four and a half old pennies a year, working undisturbed with John Dunthorne (senior)
Details
Cottage. Probably C17 restored C20. Timber-framed, rendered, part underbuilt in brick. Plain tile roof. Red brick stack. Single storey and attic. Gable end to road underbuilt in painted brick has C20 windows, 3-light to ground floor, 2-light above. Right return has 2 C20 doors. Half-hipped mansard roof with central stack. Used as a studio by the young John Constable. Restored by the East Bergholt Society. Interior not inspected.
- Historic England Reference: 1194133