Holy Austin rock houses - Revision history

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	= Rise and fall of the rock houses =		= Rise and fall of the rock houses =

−	In addition to the rock houses, a tearoom was established for visitors who wished to enjoy the countryside. The cafe operated until 1967, even after the occupants had moved away. Once the cafe closed, the homes fell into disrepair. Vandalism and nature combined to destroy the properties until the Natural Trust took ownership in the 1990s.	+	In addition to the rock houses, a tearoom was established for visitors who wished to enjoy the countryside. The cafe operated until 1967, even after the occupants had moved away. Once the cafe closed, the homes fell into disrepair. Vandalism and nature combined to destroy the properties until the Natural Trust took over ownership in the 1990s.

	Restoration work began in 1993, and one of the upper houses was restored as a family home based on photographs through the course of time. The original gardens were also found and restored.		Restoration work began in 1993, and one of the upper houses was restored as a family home based on photographs through the course of time. The original gardens were also found and restored.

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−	The second phase of work began in 1996 on the lower level. This home had its own ‘ballroom’ according to photographic evidence and once belonged to a family that had been the subject of a painting by Alfred Rushton. The ~~restoration was completed~~ in the style of a Victorian home.	+	The second phase of restoration work began in 1996 on the lower level. This home had its own ‘ballroom’ according to photographic evidence and once belonged to a family that had been the subject of a painting by Alfred Rushton. Details in the painting were also used to help complete the project. The rock house is now decorated in the style of a Victorian home.

	The rock houses are open to tourists.		The rock houses are open to tourists.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Also referred to as troglodyte dwellings, the Holy Austin rock houses are located in Kinver, England. Carved into the 250-million-year old sandstone cliff, these tiered cave homes were ~~lived in~~ for more than 400 years.	+	Also referred to as troglodyte dwellings, the Holy Austin rock houses are located in Kinver, England. Carved into the 250-million-year old sandstone cliff, these tiered cave homes were inhabited for more than 400 years.

	Although the dwellings may go back to the early 17th century, the first recorded occupant was Joseph Heely, who lived in one of the rock houses in 1777. The softness of the sandstone made it easy to create new rooms. By 1860, 11 houses had been carved into Holy Austin to provide homes for 44 people.		Although the dwellings may go back to the early 17th century, the first recorded occupant was Joseph Heely, who lived in one of the rock houses in 1777. The softness of the sandstone made it easy to create new rooms. By 1860, 11 houses had been carved into Holy Austin to provide homes for 44 people.
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	The second phase of work began in 1996 on the lower level. This home had its own ‘ballroom’ according to photographic evidence and once belonged to a family that had been the subject of a painting by Alfred Rushton. The restoration was completed in the style of a Victorian home.		The second phase of work began in 1996 on the lower level. This home had its own ‘ballroom’ according to photographic evidence and once belonged to a family that had been the subject of a painting by Alfred Rushton. The restoration was completed in the style of a Victorian home.

−	The rock houses are open ~~for~~ tourists.	+	The rock houses are open to tourists.

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	There are other rock houses on Kinver Edge, including:		There are other rock houses on Kinver Edge, including:

−	* Nanny's Rock (also known as 'Meg-o-Fox-Hole’) has five compartments but was ~~never~~ converted into a house.	+	* Nanny's Rock (also known as 'Meg-o-Fox-Hole’) has five compartments but it is not known if it was ever converted into a house.
	* Vale's Rock (also known as Crow's Rock) was converted into a house with several levels.		* Vale's Rock (also known as Crow's Rock) was converted into a house with several levels.

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−	Set in sandstone below Kinver Edge, the Holy Austin rock houses were inhabited until the 1960s. They have been restored and are owned by the National Trust.	+
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	* National Trust.		* National Trust.
	* Sandstone.		* Sandstone.
		+	* Unusual buildings.

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		+	Set in sandstone below Kinver Edge, the Holy Austin rock houses were inhabited until the 1960s. They have been restored and are owned by the National Trust.
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−	The second phase of work began in 1996 on the lower level. This home had its own ‘ballroom’ according to photographic evidence and once belonged to a family that had been the subject of a painting by Alfred Rushton. The restoration was completed in the style of a Victorian ~~dwelling house~~.	+	The second phase of work began in 1996 on the lower level. This home had its own ‘ballroom’ according to photographic evidence and once belonged to a family that had been the subject of a painting by Alfred Rushton. The restoration was completed in the style of a Victorian home.
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		+	The rock houses are open for tourists.

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		+	* Cottage.
		+	* Dome of the Rock.
		+	* National Trust.
		+	* Sandstone.

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= Introduction =

Also referred to as troglodyte dwellings, the Holy Austin rock houses are located in Kinver, England. Carved into the 250-million-year old sandstone cliff, these tiered cave homes were lived in for more than 400 years.

Although the dwellings may go back to the early 17th century, the first recorded occupant was Joseph Heely, who lived in one of the rock houses in 1777. The softness of the sandstone made it easy to create new rooms. By 1860, 11 houses had been carved into Holy Austin to provide homes for 44 people.

There are other rock houses on Kinver Edge, including:

* Nanny's Rock (also known as 'Meg-o-Fox-Hole’) has five compartments but was never converted into a house.
* Vale's Rock (also known as Crow's Rock) was converted into a house with several levels.

= Rise and fall of the rock houses =

In addition to the rock houses, a tearoom was established for visitors who wished to enjoy the countryside. The cafe operated until 1967, even after the occupants had moved away. Once the cafe closed, the homes fell into disrepair. Vandalism and nature combined to destroy the properties until the Natural Trust took ownership in the 1990s.

Restoration work began in 1993, and one of the upper houses was restored as a family home based on photographs through the course of time. The original gardens were also found and restored.

{|
| [[File:RockHouse1996.jpg]]
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| This photo the rock houses for troglodytes before their restoration.
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The second phase of work began in 1996 on the lower level. This home had its own ‘ballroom’ according to photographic evidence and once belonged to a family that had been the subject of a painting by Alfred Rushton. The restoration was completed in the style of a Victorian dwelling house.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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