Site of Hodgson's Almshouses
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Site of Hodgson's Almshouses
Image: © Richard Croft Taken: 23 Feb 2008
Lady Anne Hodgson's will of 1719 provided almshouses for three poor women who 'behaved properly and attended church' they were demolished some time in the 19th century and the founders stone set in the base of a doorway are all that remains
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Image Location
Latitude
53.046942
Longitude
-0.387121