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## Arlington Row, Bibury

In 1380, Arlington Row in Bibury, Gloucestershire, was constructed as a monastic wool store. By the late 17th century, it was transformed into a row of weavers' cottages, reflecting the village's thriving wool industry. The cloth produced here was dried on wooden frames across the adjacent Rack Isle before being sent to Arlington Mill for fulling. This picturesque row of cottages, with their steep gabled roofs and honey-coloured stone, has become one of the most photographed scenes in the Cotswolds. In 1929, the Royal Society of Arts preserved Arlington Row, and in the 1970s, the National Trust restored it. Today, the cottages are privately rented, with one available for holiday lets. The area continues to attract visitors worldwide, drawn by its historical significance and timeless beauty. (bibury.com)