Carre's Almshouses
Introduction
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Carre's Almshouses
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 13 Dec 2015
The almshouse provision (a 'hospital') was founded by Sir Robert Carre, a major local landowner, in 1636 to house and support 12 poor local men. The present buildings are mid 19th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.999311
Longitude
-0.408418