Cottage in Thornhill Lees
Demolition of a cottage near Dewsbury:
Such an elegant cottage in the heart of the of the Heavy Woollen District. When school children draw a house, this is what they think of.
An impressive 4 to 1 replacement ratio is planned for this site. Quite a bold application, and would naturally the loss of this very handsome building that is unmistakably English and even identifiable as West Yorkshire stock such is this window into the pre-globalised world. The patina that darkens up the elevation is perfection, as are the weathered harris’ of each stone roof tile.
Somehow Victorian stone cottages meet a grass lawn in way architects have yet to reproduce. Lets hope we keep a few dotted around. Make the right decision Kirklees, please.
The Demolition Register 