There was a booklet published in the 1980's on the history of Hope Mansell, researched I believe by the Weston Under Penyard Vicar of the time, and I will look through it at the next GFHS (Forest Branch) Meeting, for any reference to Cowles House.

It is a very old house with amazingly thick stone walls and a fireplace big enough for the traditional "yule log" which I remember from when I was a guest at the house. Surprisingly, the house is not mentioned by the RCHM.

May