Houses of historical interest in Newby

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Newby Hall

Newby Hall was built in the first half of 17th century - listed Grade II*.  The 1670 Michaelmas Hearth Tax Returns confirms 38 households in Newby. but only a single one with more than one hearth which is the house of Mr Thomas Nevyson who appears to be the owner of Newby Hall.   Over the front doorway is a 17th century square Nevinson coat of arms, and adjoining the east wing is a wall with an enriched doorway having the initials and date I and EN 1685 on the lintel.

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Cottage Row

Cottage Row is a row of 6 adjoining cottages at the west end of the village, all listed Grade II.  The first to be built is the now number 5 which was built in 1675.  It was the principle farmhouse and was originally much bigger.  Above the door are two decorative shields on the lintel inscribed F W 1675 - William Fallowfield, who is likely to have been a Statesman (Yeoman) farmer enjoying rights of land ownership and inheritance in order to justify such a decorative lintel.  To the west of number 5 were two small farm workers cottages which are now one dwelling known as South View.  To the east it is likely that the estate and buildings of the 17th century, William Fallowfield may have divided over the subsequent years to be occupied separately by descendants