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This green commemorative plaque records: The White Cottage Within this building are the remains of a late medieval hall house with crown post and beam dating from about 1490. Henry Sibley rebuilt the frontage in 1763 as a wedding present for his second wife. The original timber-framed construction remains visible at the side. Grade II listed Recorded plaque organisation: Wheathampstead Heritage.
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The White Cottage is significant for its preservation of late medieval architectural features, including a crown post and beam from around 1490, offering insight into domestic architecture of the period. Its reconstruction in 1763 by Henry Sibley also illustrates historical changes in building styles and materials over time.
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