Anne Hathaway Cottage - Shottery (Stratford-Upon-Avon), England, UK
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N 52° 11.437 W 001° 43.877
30U E 586726 N 5782998
The original residence of Anne Hathaway, William Shakespeare's wife.
Waymark Code: WM465R
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/13/2008
Views: 39
The lower part of Hathaway family home was built in the early 1460's and subsequently extended in about 1623.
The cottage belonged to the Hathaway family until 1892, when it was bought, along with furnishings, by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Beside the fireplace is an old wooden settle, upon which it is believed that William Shakespeare courted Anne Hathaway. In 1969 the cottage was severely damaged by fire, but was successfully reclaimed once again by The Birthplace Trust.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1460
Additional Dates of Construction:
1623 upper and rear additions
Architectural Period/Style: Tudor
Architect (if known): Hathaway family
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Large farm house
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
The dating of the original portion of the home was accomplished by studying the tree ring widths of the English Oak timbers and matching known drought and wet years until the tree was harvested. (Source: tour guide from visit on 22 June 2008)
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Owned and operated by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Main Material of Construction: Wood, brick and plaster exterior, with thatched roof
Private/Public Access: public
Admission Fee (if applicable): 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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