The Almshouses

The Almshouses are mid-19th century buildings constructed from uncoursed ragstone with ashlar dressings and feature a plain tile roof. They have an E-plan layout with slightly projecting wings. The broader central wing has two gables and the structure is single storey. The front gables are adorned with cusped bargeboards that have moulded finials and pendants, and the roof of the main range extends down to rustic posts, creating shelters between the wings.

The front facade has six windows, including a canted bay window in each outer wing, a three-light leaded casement with top lights in each central gable, and two similar two-light casements between the wings. There are four ribbed, four-centred arched doors, one located on the side of each wing beneath the shelters, and a half-glazed door on the right return elevation. Each outer gable features a raised blank stone shield, while each central gable has a recessed rectangular panel. There is a rear return wing to the right. The interior has not been inspected. These almshouses were founded on this site by Sir Anthony Mayne in 1611.