John Smith'S Hospital is a Grade II listed building in the Canterbury local planning authority area, England. First listed on 3 May 1967. Almshouse. 6 related planning applications.

John Smith'S Hospital

WRENN ID: spare-spandrel-jay
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Canterbury
Country: England
Date first listed: 3 May 1967
Type: Almshouse
Source: Historic England listing

Description

John Smith’s Hospital comprises a row of almshouses dated 1657. The buildings are timber-framed and faced with red brick, arranged over one storey. They have a tiled roof punctuated by four large brick stacks, and a restored modillion eaves cornice. Each almshouse has a casement window with shutters. Shaped Dutch gables mark the ends of the block. The rear elevation features a hipped roof. Number 38 is distinguished by a substantial red brick chimney breast. Nos 37 to 44 form a group.

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