Natural landmarks · South East England
Arlington Row
Arlington Row at Arlington in the parish of Bibury, Gloucestershire, England was built in the late 14th century as a wool store and converted into weavers' houses in the late 17th century. It is a Gra
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- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
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Arlington Row at Arlington in the parish of Bibury, Gloucestershire, England was built in the late 14th century as a wool store and converted into weavers' houses in the late 17th century. It is a Grade I listed building, owned by the National Trust. Arlington Row on Awkward Hill is a nationally notable architectural conservation area depicted on the inside cover of all United Kingdom passports. It is a popular visitor attraction, reportedly one of the most photographed Cotswold scenes.
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Arlington Row at Arlington in the parish of Bibury, Gloucestershire, England was built in the late 14th century as a wool store and converted into weavers' houses in the late 17th century. It is a Grade I listed building, owned by the National Trust. Arlington Row on Awkward Hill is a nationally notable architectural conservation area depicted on the inside cover of all United Kingdom passports. It is a popular visitor attraction, reportedly one of the most photographed Cotswold scenes.
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Background
History
The cottages were built in 1380 as a monastic wool store. This was converted into a row of cottages for weavers in the late 17th century, with some late 17th- or early 18th-century additions. It was preserved by the Royal Society of Arts in 1929 and restored by the National Trust in the 1970s. and Bridget Jones's Diary. In 2017 the BBC reported that an "ugly" car parked by an elderly motorist had been vandalised, possibly by visitors who had repeatedly complained that it spoilt photographs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7584, -1.8348
- Address
- Arlington, Bibury, Gloucestershire, England
Sources
- wikipedia: Arlington Row (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arlington Row?
- Arlington Row is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.7584°, -1.8348°.
- Who owns Arlington Row?
- Arlington Row is owned by | designation1 = Grade I listed building.