Almshouses

This pair of almshouses, likely built around 1660, underwent alterations around 1814 and were extended in the 20th century. They are constructed from coursed squared marlstone with limestone dressings and feature a Stonesfield-slate roof with stone-and-brick gable stacks. The buildings have single-unit plans with added wings and rise to two storeys, with a symmetrical front that includes two 2-light stone-mullioned windows with labels. There are also two old plank doors set in chamfered 4-centred stone doorways, each marked with the initials "SR." On the first floor, in later rubble walling, there are two 3-light casements with lattice glazing. The left cottage, known as No.2, has a stone sundial dated "1814." The gable walls display a raised eaves line, and small single-storey extensions flank the main range. The almshouses were built by Brasenose College, Oxford, and the initials likely refer to Dr. Samuel Radcliffe, who was the principal of the college and rector of the parish. The interiors have not been inspected.