Ross on Wye houses [2]
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Ross on Wye houses [2]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 1 Sep 2022
Pye's Almshouses, Trenchard Street, were originally built in the 17th century but have been much restored. Panels on the front give various dates - founded 1600; rebuilt 1679; renewed 1792; re-endowed 1854; restored 1964: Constructed of red sandstone under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1098706 Ross-on-Wye is an attractive market town in Herefordshire, near the border with Wales and within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located on the east bank of the River Wye, the town is some 11¼ miles southeast of Hereford and 14¾ miles northwest of Gloucester. Settlement of the area dates back to the Iron Age. Today the town promotes itself as ‘the birthplace of British tourism’ and visitors are an important part of the economy.
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