Brick Alley Almshouses is a Grade I listed building in the Vale of White Horse local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 December 1971. Almshouses. 6 related planning applications.
Brick Alley Almshouses
- WRENN ID
- waning-obsidian-owl
- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- Vale of White Horse
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 10 December 1971
- Type
- Almshouses
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Brick Alley Almshouses, built in 1718 by mason Samuel Westbrooke, are located on the west side of West St Helen Street, facing the churchyard. This two-storey building features a striking design in chequer and rubbed brick. The main elevation showcases three tall arches on either side of a staircase projection, which create a cloister passage below and galleries above. The centre has a pediment made of chequered brick, with rubbed brick quoins and pedestals intended for urns, representing an excellent example of bricklayers' craftsmanship. The riverside elevation is constructed with rubble walling accented by red brick dressings, a coved eaves cornice, and tall panelled brick stacks. The Brick Alley Almshouses, along with Twitty's Almshouses, Long Alley Almshouses, and the church of St Helen, form a cohesive group of historic buildings.
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 6 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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