Blake's Cottage
House in Felpham, West Sussex / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blake's Cottage stands in the village of Felpham, West Sussex. The house dates from the 17th century. Its name commemorates the occupancy of the poet William Blake, who lived in the cottage from 1800 to 1803. During his time at the house, Blake wrote the verses "And did those feet in ancient time", the preface to his Milton: A Poem in Two Books, which were later set to music as the hymn "Jerusalem". The cottage, now owned by a trust, is a Grade II* listed building.
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Blake's Cottage | |
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Type | House |
Location | Felpham, West Sussex |
Coordinates | 50.7887°N 0.6524°W / 50.7887; -0.6524 |
Architectural style(s) | Vernacular |
Governing body | Privately owned |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Blake's Cottage |
Designated | 22 July 1949 |
Reference no. | 1353792 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Roadside Garden Wall with Archway Linking It to Blakes Cottage |
Designated | 23 July 1998 |
Reference no. | 1375729 |
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