6. Soham Conservation Area - East Cambridgeshire District Council

9.7.3 The south side is predominantly modern with the exception of No.45,
an attractive 19 th century house of similar detailing to those on the
northern side of the street. The adjacent bowling green is an important
community facility and the open space adds to the low-key character of
the former lane.
9.7.4 A row of former almshouses marks the point where the road opens up
and its character changes to become more ‘suburban’. The
almshouses close views from the south from Fountain Lane and
contrast sharply with the modern development on Fountain Lane and
the mid 20 th century bungalows on the south side of Station Road.
9.7.5 The traditional buildings on this western stretch of Station Road reflect
the change in character with more urban building types predominating.
The gault brick ‘villas’ and terraces reflecting the road’s increased
importance and proximity in the late 19 th century/ early 20 th century to
the railway station. The former Angel Public House adjacent to the
almshouses would presumably have served rail travellers.
Age 19 th century, including Baptist Church, and some 20 th
century infill.
Wall Materials Gault brick (some painted). Modern properties of varying
brick types
Roof Materials Slate, concrete tiles on modern buildings
Windows/Doors Sliding sash windows, a few timber casement
replacements
Scale 2 storeys
Features Segmental window and door arches, chimneystacks,
decorative bargeboards. Flat hood and Classical door
surrounds.
9.8 Paddock Street
9.8.1 At the southern end of Pratt Street, Paddock Street (almost back lane
to the linear settlement) veers off to the southeast along the boundary
wall of the vicarage. This c.2m high flint wall tightly defines the western
edge of Paddock Street and follows the sweep in the road, drawing the
eye down the street. The eastern side of the street in contrast has a
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