A Hump to The Tump. by ladymagpie

A Hump to The Tump.

This is a lovely row of terraced cottages that was hidden from view of the main road, in my village of Middleyard, by lots of greenery. it was a search to find them as the hedges hid the names.. They were built mid 17th and 18th century and of course now grade II listed status, meaning you need lots of permission to alter anything inside or out..

This is called The Tump, so why was I searching for it. Well I was contacted through Facebook by a gentleman who informed me he was born here and could I get a picture for him, well I just had to didn't I.

I think I might have gone on private property to get this capture and it was a real hump up a very steep driveway. If you look on the right it gets even steeper to the front porch. It's made from random limestone with slate roof.

If you look carefully you will notice metal X on the end wall, and a X and + on this face. These are wall ties that go back to front under floorboards and stop the walls bulging outwards.

Lovely places but I don't think I could carry the shopping up and down the Hump called a driveway.

Keep smiling.
Great find and l am sure the gentleman appreciated your effort
June 10th, 2021  
An interesting find , Heather ! but like you I would not like the steep drive up to the dwellings! Love the mellow limestone stones in this build as a lot of the buildings are built in this stone in your area !
June 10th, 2021  
A lovely building,but that hill looks a bit steep for me.Fav😊
June 10th, 2021  
Yes a bit of a plod up that drive Heather....don’t fancy that at all. Lovely warm stone colour your houses have!
June 10th, 2021  
they look old
June 10th, 2021  
Lovely find and capture (no, I would not be carrying anything up that drive - I can barely bring the groceries up the 2 steps in my garage!) A fav for me.
June 10th, 2021  
Bep
Lovely old cottages.
June 10th, 2021  
i like it
June 10th, 2021  
Beautiful building, i like the stonework
June 10th, 2021  
What a beautiful house, I love the stonework.
June 10th, 2021  
Beautiful stone work, I’m glad the house won’t bulge outward.
June 11th, 2021  
Beautifully captured. Lovely old building.
June 11th, 2021  
Great shot
June 11th, 2021  
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