Patrixbourne, Waterfall Cottages 1903
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This 'Tudor' house may not be all it seems, as many houses in this pretty village were built in this style as recently as 1860. There is a very good example of a Norman church here, built around 1160. The Nailbourne passes through in the form of a small stream, flowing intermittently; however, in February 2001 it was a raging torrent, swamping many of the properties hereabouts.

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I was born in 1919 at Bifrons Lower Lodge Gate, which at that time comprised two dwellings. The part we lived in had been a school provided by the Marquis of Conyngham for estate children. It was shaped like a letter T. The lower room was almost circular and just before our time, the tenant of the lodge was expected to open the gates to let the Marquis through. My earliest memory is waking up in the big ...see more