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28. The Village of Husthwaite Husthwaite is an ancient hamlet that dates back to Saxon times. The name derives from the Saxon words "Hus" for house and "Thwaite" a clearing in the wood.
The Norman Church of St Nicholas is gem of a medieval church and well worth taking time to look around, you will not be disappointed. (for St Nicholas church details see page 29)
Across from the church is Black Bull Cottage, a partly timber framed building built in 1570.
Down the high Street there are a number of interesting and attractive (in their own way) variety of houses built of brick or honey coloured limestone. The above terraced house is dated 1690.
Beal Cottage, date?
The Hobbits, date?
It says on the left side "TB 1820".
Rose Cottage.
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