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St. Johns Square, SALISBURY, SP2 0DN

Although not part of the St John's Hospital, these two almshouses are part of the priory complex. In the Gothic style, numbers 1 and 2 St John's Square were built in the mid 19th century. Constructed of ashlar and flint chequerwork, under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1365904 A former county town, Wilton is situated some 2¾ miles west of Salisbury on the confluence of the River Nadder and the River Wylye. The town grew around Wilton Abbey, founded in the 8th century, and was the administrative capital of Wiltshire until the 11th century. The town declined in importance after Salisbury Cathedral was built. The town is renowned for carpet manufacture, which began in 1741 when two French weavers were brought in and a carpet factory continued to operate until 1995. The country estate of Wilton House is an integral part of the town.

Here is an attractive pair of dwellings. I wonder if they were built as almshouses.

St John’s Hospital was founded in 1195 and some fragments of the early buildings remain. Five dwellings and a chapel occupy the remains of the early buildings. 16 apartments in two blocks were constructed on the site in 1984. All are now part of the St John’s Priory social housing complex. Seen here is the chapel and number 4 St John's Square. The chapel forms a 'T' plan extension to numbers 4 and 5. Judging by its east window, it dates from circa 1300. It was converted into a cottage in the 18th century, restored in 1868, and converted back into a chapel in the 20th century. Constructed of flint and ashlar chequerwork under a tile roof. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1198954 Number 4 St John's Square is an 1825 rebuilding of a 16th century house. Constructed of rubble and brick with some flint, under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023733 A former county town, Wilton is situated some 2¾ miles west of Salisbury on the confluence of the River Nadder and the River Wylye. The town grew around Wilton Abbey, founded in the 8th century, and was the administrative capital of Wiltshire until the 11th century. The town declined in importance after Salisbury Cathedral was built. The town is renowned for carpet manufacture, which began in 1741 when two French weavers were brought in and a carpet factory continued to operate until 1995. The country estate of Wilton House is an integral part of the town.

The older part of the building was once part of the Priory Church.

St John's Priory church and the offices of the almshouses. For a view of the gable end Image

This is the gable end of the building shown in Image

St John’s Hospital was founded in 1195 and some fragments of the early buildings remain. Five dwellings and a chapel occupy the remains of the early buildings. 16 apartments in two blocks were constructed on the site in 1984. All are now part of the St John’s Priory social housing complex. Seen here are number 5 St John's Square, on the left, and number 8 St John's Square. Number 5 is a former chapel, probably circa 1400. The gable end to the street has blocked arch lights and buttresses - see Image Constructed of stone and flint chequerwork, repaired in brick, under a tile roof. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/136590 Number 8 is an 18th century rebuild of the former hospital. Constructed of ashlar and flint chequerwork to the ground floor, brick to the first floor, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1199031 A former county town, Wilton is situated some 2¾ miles west of Salisbury on the confluence of the River Nadder and the River Wylye. The town grew around Wilton Abbey, founded in the 8th century, and was the administrative capital of Wiltshire until the 11th century. The town declined in importance after Salisbury Cathedral was built. The town is renowned for carpet manufacture, which began in 1741 when two French weavers were brought in and a carpet factory continued to operate until 1995. The country estate of Wilton House is an integral part of the town.

St John’s Hospital was founded in 1195 and some fragments of the early buildings remain. Five dwellings and a chapel occupy the remains of the early buildings. 16 apartments in two blocks were constructed on the site in 1984. All are now part of the St John’s Priory social housing complex. Seen here is the gable end wall to number 5 with blocked arch lights and buttresses - see also Image - with the chapel on the left. A former county town, Wilton is situated some 2¾ miles west of Salisbury on the confluence of the River Nadder and the River Wylye. The town grew around Wilton Abbey, founded in the 8th century, and was the administrative capital of Wiltshire until the 11th century. The town declined in importance after Salisbury Cathedral was built. The town is renowned for carpet manufacture, which began in 1741 when two French weavers were brought in and a carpet factory continued to operate until 1995. The country estate of Wilton House is an integral part of the town.

A colourful sort of utilities hopscotch on the A30 West Street. I wonder if they ever identified the mystery service in the foreground?