Hi Stan,, I’ve just seen your enquiry regarding Cowells Cottages in Ramsgate. I’m sorry that I am unable to give you any definite information on the cottages but I wonder if you are aware that in the 18th century the Cowell family were quite large landowners in Thanet, especially in Margate, but some in Ramsgate. They are connected to the Troward family who lived at Manston, through marriage. The Troward family also leased the Ellington Estate after the infamous Adam Sprackling had murdered his wife there in 1652. At the trial one of the witnesses was named as Joseph Cowell, tenant of Adam Sprackling. Perhaps it is possible that the workers cottages on the estate were known as Cowells Cottages from this association. My interest stems from my local history research into the village of Garlinge, Margate; the Cowell family held some land in Garlinge. I just thought it may be a possible answer to your enquiry. Laurie Bridger.