Return Walk

Return Walk

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Turning around from the Cottage Hospital and walking back along Ford St we pass the "Sparrowhawk Backpackers" on the right and a number of doorways that are very close-spaced. This is because some of them are entrances to passages to separate dwellings in the burgage plots behind. These dwellings can be impressive, and one of them incorporates a little known longhouse. On your right is once 'Ring of Bells' tavern which became a private residence in 1970. The buildings near the corner of the street towards the Square, once known as Trevleaven's Corner, are much older. The modern brick front of no 11 is a facade to a much older building, as the massive granite block construction of the side wall reveals. Until recently this was known as 'Candles', and this reflected its history as a tallow chandler's shop. From here return to 'The Square' where you may complete your journey or try one of the other routes.