Lathams Cottages, Attached Wall, Gate Arches And Chapel

TL0484 21/35 23/05/67

BARNWELL BARNWELL ST. ANDREW Nos.1 to 8 (inclusive) Lathams Cottages, attached wall, Gate Arches and Chapel.

(Formerly listed as Latham's Hospital, Church Lane)

GV II

12 almshouses now 8 almshouses. Founded 1601 by Nicholas Latham, rebuilt 1864 and altered mid C20. Squared coursed limestone with Collyweston slate roofs. Courtyard plan. Single storey. Ranges to left and right of courtyard are each of 4 dwellings: 8-window range of 2- and 3-light stone mullion windows. 4 plank doors, with 4-centred arch heads and moulded stone surrounds, to far left and right and to left and right of centre. The 2-light stone mullion windows adjacent to the doors are mid C20 and replace doorways. Ashlar gable parapets with finials and ashlar stacks at ridge. Rears of each range have lean-to extensions. The front wall linking the gable ends of each range has ashlar copings and central C17 gatearch with 4-centred arch head. Gatearch has date 1601 on front and 1600 on rear and inscription, "Cast thy bread uppon the waters". Large inscribed panel in gable end of right hand range describes the life and bequests of Nicholas Latham who died 1620. Chapel to rear of courtyard is a 3-window range with 2-, 3- and 4-light stone mullion windows to centre and right and large canted bay window with stone mullions to left. Gabled-over bay window has corbelled corners. Ashlar gable parapets and finials and central ashlar stack to rear. Double plank door with moulded stone surround to right gable. The chapel is linked by walls to flanking ranges. Walls to left and right have central gatearches with 4-centred arch heads. Interior of chapel has raised dais at east end, exposed C19 roof structure and stained glass to bay windows. The almshouses were originally founded for 14 persons.

Listing NGR: TL0493784871