1 Royston Road, 'Fountain Cottage'

2008 Fountain Cottage before sold to Mr Wedd who renovated it

(Deacon)

1994 Part of the front of Fountain Cottage opposite Memorial Green

(Deacon)

Old view of Fountain Cottage. Door to right added, then replaced by window.

(Deacon)

2008 Fountain Cottage rear view before renovation; sold to Mr Wedd in 2008

(Deacon)

2008 Fountain cottage rear view before renovation; sold Oct 2008 to Mr Wedd

(Deacon)

2015 Fountain Cottage facing the War Memorial

(Roadley)

Fountain Cottage was built after 1800 on land that had previously been part of the Green before Inclosure. This, like other newer C19 buildings, were built much nearer Royston Rd/Station Rd. Originally there were several cottages, later converted to one. Because of this, the frontage and back have changed a little due to renovation, as shown in the photos.

The name may have derived from the artesian water source provided by a pump on the Memorial Green or it may possibly have had a well behind the property as an OS 1901 map indicates.