St John's Almshouses
Introduction
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St John's Almshouses
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 1 Jul 2014
Originally thought to be part of a chapel (hence the arch set into what is now the wall) this is the Hospital of St John the Baptist close to the bridge over the River Avon. It dates from at least the thirteenth century, and has had many changes of owners, occupants and uses in that time. See Image] for a closer look at the inscriptions above the doorway or Image] for a better look at the entrance stonework.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.581191
Longitude
-2.095057