ALMSHOUSE
Overview
Heritage Category: Listed Building
Grade: II
List Entry Number: 1308297
Date first listed: 29-Mar-1963
Date of most recent amendment: 24-Jun-1985
Statutory Address: ALMSHOUSE, HIGH STREET
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Location
Statutory Address: ALMSHOUSE, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County: Somerset
District: Sedgemoor (District Authority)
Parish: Cannington
National Grid Reference: ST 25625 39651
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
ST23NE CANNINGTON CP HIGH STREET (North side)
12/24 Almshouse
(formerly listed as Rogers'
Almshouses)
29.3.63
GV II
Almshouse. C16; alterations dated 1672, for Henry Rogers, substantial alterations of 1971. Random red sandstone rubble,
double Roman tile roofi small square turret with a sundial, pyramidal lead roof with a weather vane with a metal
pennant, inscribed:- 'HR 1699'; coped verges, L-plan, symmetrical frontage; two storeys, 3:3 bays, 2-light casements
with glazing bars, those to ground floor transomed. Central door opening, glazed C20 door with sidelights. Shallow
keyed semi-circular head recess above door, incised lettering commemorating the establishment of the almshouse. The
legs of some jointed crucks survive inside. Included primarily for historical interest.
Listing NGR: ST2562739653
Legacy
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Legacy System number: 268872
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.
End of official listing