NETHERCLAY COTTAGE, THURLBEAR

Sixsmith Map 1957

Fred, Jack and Harry Foster Netherclay Cottage, Thurlbear - 1905. Photograph provided 2001 by Tom Mayberry.

The old farmhouse which used to be called Netherclay, has been divided in two; Mr Woodman owns one half and 1 3/4 acres. Mr Bowditch the other half and the orchard. This cottage still retains the old well outside the door. Source: A History of Thurlbear, R.A.Sixsmith (1957) The latter cottage referred to above by R.A.Sixsmith is today known as Netherclay Cottage and the first cottage as Coldstream Cottage, the owner having been a member of the Regiment of the Coldstream Guards.