In the 1980s the Wat Tyler became home to several significant buildings which needed to be relocated from elsewhere in Essex. These included several cottages called Little Cooper’s Cottage (15th century), Blunt’s Cottage (16th century) and Holly Cottage (17th century).

Although all the cottages are significant, both Little Cooper’s and Blunt’s cottages were grade II listed buildings in their original location. Little Cooper’s Cottage is believed to be the only example of its type in the country.

The cottages have been arranged together around a grass area next to the children’s play area to create a kind of ‘Village Green‘ as a focal point and gathering place for visitors.