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Latitude: 52.2678 / 52°16'4"N
Longitude: -2.1433 / 2°8'35"W
OS Eastings: 390316
OS Northings: 263305
OS Grid: SO903633
Mapcode National: GBR 1F8.YRB
Mapcode Global: VH92G.S8SB
Plus Code: 9C4V7V94+4M
Entry Name: The Coventry Hospital (Almshouses), South and Central Blocks Only
Listing Date: 20 September 1973
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1167950
English Heritage Legacy ID: 147362
ID on this website: 101167950
Location: Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire, WR9
County: Worcestershire
District: Wychavon
Civil Parish: Droitwich Spa
Built-Up Area: Droitwich
Traditional County: Worcestershire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Worcestershire
Church of England Parish: Droitwich Spa
Church of England Diocese: Worcester
Tagged with: Architectural structure
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
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