Description

SP 60 NW WORMINGHALL THE AVENUE

7/150 Nos. 1-6 (consec.), The
Almshouses (formerly listed as
Almshouses).
25.10.51

- II*

Set of 6 almshouses, formerly 10. Dated 1675 on plaques. Founded
by John King for 6 men and 4 women. Thin brick in Flemish bond,
with semi-dressed chamfered stone plinth, chamfered stone quoins
and coved stone eaves. Hipped old tile roofs, 6 brick chimneys
rebuilt C20. H-plan with central passage. 2 storeys. Central
bar of 2 bays, each side wing projecting 2 bays to front and rear. N.E.
side has 2-light chamfered stone mullion windows with C20 metal
casements. S.W. front is similar but with 4-light windows to centre
bays. Some windows totally restored C20; blind windows to ends of
side wings. Central passage and doors to centre of each wing have
chamfered stone frames. Above passage entrances on each side
are inscription plaques in carved stone cartouches with coats of arms
above. N.W. and S.E. sides have 4-light windows to outer bays and
4 2-light windows to centre, all restored C20.
RCHM I p. 325-6 Mon. 6.

Listing NGR: SP6411908428

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17535582

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Recommended Books

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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Cornwall (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)