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THE COMPLETE GRAZIER 



BOOK VII 1 . 



In fig. 237 we give another sketch-plan of a pair of cottages (two- 

 storied, " semi-detached "). A is the porch, B the living-room, c the 

 scullery, D the wash-house, E the stairs, entering the living-room at 

 the end h. 



h E 



W Iff 



Fig. 237. Plan ot Pair of Two-Storied Serni-Detached Cottages. 



In fig. 238, the bed-room plan, a is the position of stairs, a the 

 landing from which, through independent entrances, admission is 

 obtained into the three bed-rooms, B, c, and D. 



The accompanying plans (figs. 239 to 243) are those of stone-built 

 cottages erected in Northumberland. They are four-roomed cottages, 

 finished in substantial style. Each cottage has its own backyard quite 



d D 



Fig. 238. Upper Floor of Two Cottages (Fig. 237). 



separate from the adjoining yards, and the outhouses abut upon a lane 

 affording access to carts. Fig. 239 shows the. ground plan ; fig. 240 

 chamber plan; fig. 241 front elevation; and fig. 242 back elevation. 

 Fig. 243 is the section through A B in fig. 239. The actual cost of 

 these cottages was from 124/. to 138/. each. It is probable that the cost 

 of such cottages at the present time would be considerably higher than 

 it was when they were erected. 



