Charity Farmhouse, Church Lane, Osmington, Dorset
This type of farmhouse is known as a longhouse and dates from the late 16th century. Longhouses had a byre for animals in the same building as the house. This farm also has a forge attached to it. Charity farm was purchased in 1665 by the Corporation of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, with a bequest from Sir Samuel Mico. He intended the rent to be devoted to an annual sermon and to the relief of the poor.
