Romney Cottage

Romney Cottage is an early 18th-century home located in the Ormsgill area of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. Also known as High Cocken it is most noted as being the residence of painter George Romney, an early member of the famed Romney family.[1] Having been born in nearby Dalton-in-Furness, Romney lived in High Cocken between the ages of 8 and 21 before relocating to Kendal and eventually London. Romney Cottage was granted Grade II listed status in 1976.[1]

References
  1. "Romney Cottage". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 12 November 2014.

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