Lathams Cottages, Attached Wall, Gate Arches And Chapel

Lathams Cottages, along with the attached wall, gate arches, and chapel, are a group of 12 almshouses, now reduced to 8, founded in 1601 by Nicholas Latham. They were rebuilt in 1864 and altered in the mid-20th century. The buildings are constructed of squared coursed limestone and feature Collyweston slate roofs, arranged around a courtyard.

The single-storey ranges on either side of the courtyard each contain four dwellings, with an 8-window range showcasing 2- and 3-light stone mullion windows. There are four plank doors with 4-centred arch heads and moulded stone surrounds located at the far left and right, as well as to the left and right of the center. The 2-light stone mullion windows next to the doors are from the mid-20th century and replaced former doorways. The gable ends have ashlar parapets with finials and ashlar stacks at the ridge. The rear of each range includes lean-to extensions.

The front wall connecting the gable ends features ashlar copings and a central 17th-century gate arch with a 4-centred arch head. This gate arch bears the date 1601 on the front and 1600 on the rear, along with the inscription, "Cast thy bread uppon the waters." A large inscribed panel on the gable end of the right-hand range details the life and bequests of Nicholas Latham, who passed away in 1620.

The chapel, located at the rear of the courtyard, has a 3-window range with 2-, 3-, and 4-light stone mullion windows on the center and right, and a large canted bay window with stone mullions on the left. The gabled bay window features corbelled corners, and the chapel has ashlar gable parapets and finials, along with a central ashlar stack at the rear. A double plank door with a moulded stone surround is situated on the right gable. The chapel is connected by walls to the flanking ranges, which also have central gate arches with 4-centred arch heads. Inside the chapel, there is a raised dais at the east end, an exposed 19th-century roof structure, and stained glass in the bay windows. Originally, the almshouses were intended for 14 residents.