Lower Road

Report by researcher Rita Probert

The small triangular piece of land between Foundry Lane and the junction of Little Lane/Lower Road in front of Randall's Cottage belonged for many years to the blacksmith's of that name. It was described on the old maps as a garden.

A small dwelling called 'Hillside' but referred to locally as 'the tin house', once stood on the bank in Lower Road a the Little Lane End opposite Randall's Cottage. It was constructed much like 'Penryn' previously referred to. in the 1950s Hillside was occupied by two elderly sisters, Winifred and Hettie LLoyde, the latter always known as 'Aunt Ettie'. It was said that one of the sisters was formerly an actress. When Hillside was eventually demolished and the new house constructed further back from the lane, the old chimney breast was retained in the new front garden/drive area.

The former Baptist Chapel in Lower Road eventually closed in 2001 and the property was sold. Although now a private dwelling it still retains its original exterior aspect, iron railings and gate.