Lathom House Almshouses

LATHOM

SD40NE HALL LANE 663-1/5/52 (East side (off)) 11/08/72 Nos 1-11 (consecutive) Lathom House Almshouses

GV II

Almshouses. Probably C17; altered and restored. Sandstone random rubble, the east side with scored render, composition tile roof. L-plan formed by a range on a north-south axis, containing Nos 1-6 and attached to the north gable of the Chapel of St John, with a westward return at the north end containing Nos 7-11. Single storey plus attics, one window to each unit, the main range with windows and doorways mostly in alternating pairs and the west range with windows and doors mostly in single alternation. The doorways are square-headed with hoodmoulds and board doors, and the windows, which are set in round-headed blank arches, are C20 three-light casements. Chimneys behind the ridge. Rear: low single-storey C20 additions and dormer windows. Forms group with Lathom House Chapel of St John (q.v.) and with associated Stable Block to rear (q.v.).

Listing NGR: SD4567109429