The Coventry Hospital (Almshouses) , South and Central Blocks Only
THE COVENTRY HOSPITAL (ALMSHOUSES), SOUTH AND CENTRAL BLOCKS ONLY, THE HOLLOWAY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1167950
- Date first listed:
- 20-Sept-1973
- List Entry Name:
- The Coventry Hospital (Almshouses) , South and Central Blocks Only
- Statutory Address:
- THE COVENTRY HOSPITAL (ALMSHOUSES), SOUTH AND CENTRAL BLOCKS ONLY, THE HOLLOWAY
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1167950
- Date first listed:
- 20-Sept-1973
- List Entry Name:
- The Coventry Hospital (Almshouses) , South and Central Blocks Only
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE COVENTRY HOSPITAL (ALMSHOUSES), SOUTH AND CENTRAL BLOCKS ONLY, THE HOLLOWAY
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE COVENTRY HOSPITAL (ALMSHOUSES), SOUTH AND CENTRAL BLOCKS ONLY, THE HOLLOWAY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Worcestershire
- District:
- Wychavon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Droitwich Spa
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 90316 63305
Details
1. THE HOLLOWAY 1054 The Coventry Hospital (Almshouses), South and Central blocks only SO 9063 2/47
II 2.
Said to have been founded as a result of a race between Henry Coventry and Sir John Pakington of Westood. Built before 1686. Originally consisted of a north and south wing linked by a central block containing the Master's house. South wing simple 2 storey range of colour-washed brick with old tile. Central block 3 windows wide projects slightly and is crowned by a small pediment. North wing demolished and rebuilt 1934. In a large room at the back of the hospital is a portrait of Coventry winning horse. A plaque on the centre block reads "Founded by The Right Honourable Henry Coventry, son of the Right Honourable Thomas, Lord Coventry, Keeper of the Great Seal of England in the Reign of King Charles I".
Listing NGR: SO9031663305
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 147362
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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