Bibury — Arlington Row and the River Coln
At Bibury the stone cottages and the water meadow tell related stories. Their proximity offers a way to read the village through work and water as well as through its familiar roofline.
D’après la source
Bibury is a Gloucestershire village on the River Coln. The National Trust describes Arlington Row as a medieval wool store later converted into weavers’ cottages. It identifies Rack Isle as a water meadow associated with drying wool.
Lecture éditoriale
The National Trust records the conversion of Arlington Row into cottages in the seventeenth century and notes that the cottages are still occupied. Across the river, Rack Isle recalls the processing and drying of wool. Look from the slope beside the cottages towards the river. The short distance between the buildings and the meadow explains why the view is also a record of how the village worked.
Recommandation
Check the National Trust’s current guidance for reaching Bibury. Stay on public paths, respect the occupied cottages and allow room for residents and other walkers on the narrow approaches.
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Paysages, Jardins & Terroirs Connectés
Découvrez les jardins historiques, villages remarquables, terroirs viticoles et itinéraires qui dialoguent avec ce territoire.
Arlington Manor With Forecourt Wall
Arlington Manor With Forecourt Wall is a Grade II listed building in Bibury, England, United Kingdom. This concise register entry is based on Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.
Ablington Manor
Ablington Manor is a Grade I listed building in Bibury, England, United Kingdom. This concise register entry is based on Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.
Coln Manor
Coln Manor is a Grade II listed building in Coln St. Aldwyns, England, United Kingdom. This concise register entry is based on Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.