Priory Cottages

Priory Cottages are traditional houses in Steventon featuring typical characteristics of English rural architecture across different periods. The buildings are constructed from stone with natural-material roofing and retain windows and doors that are distinctive to the region.

The buildings date from when rural construction in England relied heavily on locally sourced materials and traditional crafts. Their survival and protected status document how building methods and residential needs evolved across several centuries.

The cottages show how rural people lived during different periods through their physical layout and room arrangement. The buildings reflect the daily needs and social patterns of their inhabitants in how spaces were organized.

The cottages are privately owned and can only be visited by prior arrangement. Contact the owner or local authorities in advance to arrange a viewing.

The interiors contain original fixtures showing how little space was once allocated for different daily activities. This spatial arrangement reflects how rural families organized their homes and was typical across the region.

Location: Steventon

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/priory-cottage

GPS coordinates: 51.62040,-1.32890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:40