York Historic Environment Record

Forming part of the Low Green area, Blow’s Cottages are rare survivals typical farm workers' cottages due to the extensive development of Copmanthorpe in the 1960s. The brick and pantile terrace of four cottages that once stood adjacent to the Manor House, was built by Thomas Batman and dates back to 1826. There were three more cottages situated in the gardens that were demolished in 1885. During this time Blow’s Cottages were sold to a Leeds librarian, upon whose death in 1902 they were transferred to Charles Herbert Blow from whom their name is probably derived. They are significant in forming the main character area of Copmanthorpe and have great historical significance as remainders of the village's agricultural past.

York Civic Trust