MenuThomas Hardy's Cottage, Dorset
Thomas Hardy's Cottage is a small cob and thatch building that is the birthplace Thomas Hardy, located in Higher Brockhampton, Dorset. Hardy was born here in 1840 and lived in the cottage until he was aged 34 when he left home to be married to Emma Gifford. The cottage was built by Hardy's great-grandfather in 1800. It is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Grade II Listed 1119859.
Place Type: Literary Heritage
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.731458,-2.3862558
Grid Reference: SY 7283 9249
Civil Parish: Stinsford CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID: 302308
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thomas_Hardy's_Cottage,_Dorset_302308
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Historic England Grade II Listed 1119859.
Place Type: Literary Heritage
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.731458,-2.3862558
Grid Reference: SY 7283 9249
Civil Parish: Stinsford CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID: 302308
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thomas_Hardy's_Cottage,_Dorset_302308
Peruse Dorset on Wikishire