Description

DROYLSDEN FAIRFIELD SQUARE
SJ 99 NW

4/74 Nos. 20 to 23
and 23A
17/11/66 (consecutive)
(formerly listed as Nos 20,
21, 22, 23, 23A)

G.V. II*

5 houses originally incorporating a weaving workshop in Nos.
21 and 22. 1785. Header bond brick with slate roof.
Range totalling 13 bays which rises from 2 to 3 storeys in
the central 2 houses. Each house has 3 bays and a central
entrance. The doors have eared architrave surrounds and
either flat hoods or pediments. 4-pane sash windows have
stone sills and cambered brick-arched heads. The second
floor has casement windows. Eaves cornice and ridge
chimney stacks. 23a is entered on the right return and
includes a brick with "IN 1785" moulded in the face. Various
outshuts and wings to rear. The group contributes greatly to
the Fairfield Moravian settlement and the weaving activities
formed an important part of the community's economy.

Listing NGR: SJ9014997672

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17549193

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