FunkyMuffin
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History: (compliments of LeeWood) Early C17 range of almshouses, dated by a sunk panel over the central porch entrance which bears the date and initials: I P H S 1620
The purpose of building an almshouse was for the relief of 10 men over the age of 50 years, each to receive £5 per annum. After a number of other beneficiaries were named, each received £20 for their trouble, the residue of the estate was left to pay for the maintenance of the almshouses. The houses, complete with linen, were completed for the sum of £300. Originally there were 10 almshouses, each with a single room downstairs and a small loft/bedroom above. In the mid C20 the range was modernised, wider windows inserted along the rear and the internal arrangement adjusted so that today there are 5 houses along the range; all now have 2 ground floor rooms apiece.
Explore: Was given the location by a Welsh friend who told me not to expect much. Visited while passing through to other locations but I loved it nonetheless. Practically in the middle of nowhere and as peaceful as it comes. All but two cottages were locked, one completely empty the other minimal. The storage blocks were empty as well. One thing that hit me was the musty smell as I entered. I didn’t stay long due to time restraints but I’ll plan another visit back there soon.
On with the few photos I did manage to get and thanks for looking.
The purpose of building an almshouse was for the relief of 10 men over the age of 50 years, each to receive £5 per annum. After a number of other beneficiaries were named, each received £20 for their trouble, the residue of the estate was left to pay for the maintenance of the almshouses. The houses, complete with linen, were completed for the sum of £300. Originally there were 10 almshouses, each with a single room downstairs and a small loft/bedroom above. In the mid C20 the range was modernised, wider windows inserted along the rear and the internal arrangement adjusted so that today there are 5 houses along the range; all now have 2 ground floor rooms apiece.
Explore: Was given the location by a Welsh friend who told me not to expect much. Visited while passing through to other locations but I loved it nonetheless. Practically in the middle of nowhere and as peaceful as it comes. All but two cottages were locked, one completely empty the other minimal. The storage blocks were empty as well. One thing that hit me was the musty smell as I entered. I didn’t stay long due to time restraints but I’ll plan another visit back there soon.
On with the few photos I did manage to get and thanks for looking.
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