2014

TF0733 : Window tax?

taken 10 years ago, near to Folkingham, Lincolnshire, England

Window tax?
Window tax?
Georgian style house in Folkingham, with what appears to be a bricked up central window. Note that the number of windows on the frontage is 6. The window tax of 1696 was levied on houses with ten or more windows. In 1766 this was extended to seven windows and above. The tax was abolished in 1851.

But the tax was levied on all openings, including the rear. So its quite possible this blank window is decorative, not financial.

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Geographical Context: Lowlands Village, Rural settlement Housing, Dwellings Building Material: Brick Roof: Pantile Period: Late 18th Century Primary Subject: House
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TF0733, 300 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Bob Harvey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 7 September, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 8 September, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 0726 3359 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:53.3446N 0:24.4354W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 07247 33586
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