English Period Doors Of New Milton
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The product is an old antique solid oak front door from the pre-1890 English Period Cottage style. This unique door has been reclaimed and features a cast iron design with folklore fame. As an antique original, this piece exudes historical charm and character, making it a striking entrance feature for any home. Made from durable oak material, this door embodies the craftsmanship and tradition of the past, adding a touch of heritage to any property's facade.
Info From the current owner and Well Maiden on the door we removed to put in a stunning hand made stained glass replacement.
THE WELL MAIDEN’S COTTAGE IN CLEWER Currently owned by Antje Brown.
There is a small, semi-detached terraced cottage known as The Well Maiden’s Cottage of Clewer Village, Windsor. This little Victorian cottage was built by no other than Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s sidekick and righthand man, Sir Daniel Gooch, whose grave can be found in the nearby burial ground of St Andrews church.
Since this morning well cottage has the most exquisite period stained glass front door created by no other than the entirely self-taught artisan and door genius, Barry Murphy. Hidden within the cottage with the beautiful door is a secret well dating back to the Norman or Saxon period. Lore has it that one Sunday morning William the Conquerer, who was accustomed to hear Mass at St Andrew’s church, prayed particularly hard and long. Locals speculated that sins lay heavily upon his conscience on that day (he was known to be a bit of a bad boy) and so upon leaving the church he said “all that praying has made me frightfully thirsty. Water, water someone help me quench my thirst.” A young and beautiful girl who lived in the little cottage with the now stunning period door made by Barry Murphy of Period Doors, stepped forward and said “Sir why not refresh yourself from water from my well. I am the well maiden of Clewer and my pleasure is to satisfy your thirst.” William jumped at the chance, followed the maiden to her little cottage with the well and drank the refreshing water. Rumour has it that William’s eyes met the well maiden’s eyes as he hastily gulped down the cooling water and was deeply smitten with her henceforth. Not much more is known about William and the well maiden but ….. more rumour has it that from this day forth William needed watering every Sunday.
The well in Well cottage, Clewer has since become known as the Little Lourdes of Windsor. Generations of well maidens have been selling the magical water now known as elixir, to those seeking eternal youth, beauty and health. The current well maiden inhabiting the cottage with the amazing period door Barry, the door man, made claims the water of the wells Life enhancing wellness qualities.
Antje Brown (Well Maiden and proud door owner by Barry Murphy of Period Doors)
Well Cottage - Where wishes come true
Warmest Wishes,
Antje Brown
Psychotherapist
Can’t believe personally i’m involved with this incredible hidden historic home.
The door listed is constructed with hand made blacksmith forged nails and working old medieval style hinges
In a recessed doorway for near 2 Centuries and totally unaffected by the elements. Strong and ridged.
We can make a bespoke frame for this to complement or alter it larger or smaller within structural tolerances.
A chance to own a piece of history.
Measurements
830 mm wide
53 mm deep inc ledges
1880 mm high
25 mm door planks.
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