Higginson's Almshouses, Whitchurch, Shropshire

These almshouses were founded in 1697 by Samuel Higginson. They were built by 1708 as they are mentioned in a directory of this date. They were originally for “six decayed housekeepers".

Location

Shropshire Whitchurch

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

almshouse charity philanthropy poor Stuart (1603 - 1713)