6. Soham Conservation Area - East Cambridgeshire District Council

Age Mostly 19 th century with some 18 th century and 20 th century
Wall Materials Mostly gault brick (sometimes painted on rendered) with
secondary flint elevations. Older properties timber-framed and
plastered.
Roof Materials Mostly slate, latterly replaced with concrete tiles. Limited use of
Windows and
Doors
red tile/pantile on older properties.
Some surviving sliding sash windows on gault brick properties,
many replaced with PVCu or with modern casements.
Casements to most other properties are modern. Recessed
timber panelled doors.
Scale Almost exclusively 2 storeys, some earlier cottages 1 storey
and attic.
Features Chimneystacks; flat hood and Classical surrounds, and arches
to doors.
9.3 Bushel Lane (south side)
9.3.1 Bushel Lane was known as Qua Fen Lane until the early 19 th century
when it gained its present name. It runs east from the junction of Hall
Street and Speedy Lane and was very little developed until the latter
half of the 20 th century. One of the earlier buildings along the street is
the Salvation Army Hall on the south side of the lane and which was
built in the first half of the 20 th century.
9.4 Speed Lane (east side)
9.4.1 Speed Lane continues the southeastern line of Hall Street that curves
more to the southwest at its junction with the lane. The east side is well
enclosed with the buildings tight on the back of the road, whilst the
west (later) side is more open with buildings sitting behind front
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