Sheep Street (south): No. 9

In the late 20th century, planning guidance tried to ensure that new buildings fitted in better with older ones. No. 9 Sheep Street is one of several new Burford houses which reflect aspects of the local vernacular, with its dormers and stone mullions. In particular it echoes the 15th-century timber framing of Calendars, further along the street.

Other examples are Burford House and Peach Cottage (2000) in Church Lane, their white Guiting limestone still bright and new-looking. All of them reflect the wide choices of neo-vernacular styles available in Burford. Architects can select features such as hoodmoulds and keystoned windows almost at random, since precedents for all can be found elsewhere in the town.