BATTS & BATTS COTTAGE

23rd January 2017
Batts is a large 17th-century house in Batts Drive, adjoins Batts Cottage, and is a grade-II listed building. In 1841, the occupant was 25-year old farmer Sidney Street, together with agricultural labourer William Knight and his family. Henry Hider, a former farmer aged 76, was the occupant in 1861 and lived there with his wife Sarah and their family. George Martin, a 28-year old groom, was the sole occupant in 1871 - presumably looking after the place while the family were away. In 1901, Batts was occupied by 27-year old Frank Wisden, "living on own means", and his family.

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Batts 1: This view is now largely obscured by housing development. The pond is at the south end of Faircox Lane, past Faircox Cottages, and is now largely covered in weed. The house is Batts House, with Batts Cottage next to it.

Batts 2: A later photograph from around 2000.

Batts Cottage: Batts Cottage is connected to Batts House and sits in low ground on the corner of Batts Drive and Broomfield Road.

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Batts: This black & white photo dates from 1966.

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Batts: A photo from 1900 showing what Batts Drive looked like before building began around Batts and Batts Cottage.

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Batts 1: A view of the side and facade of the house from January 2017.

Batts 2: Another view from January 2017 - showing the facade.

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​Batts: A black & white photo - probably from around 1900.