Description

1.
839 HIGH STREET
(South Side)
Nos 235 to 241 (odd)
[Formerly listed as
.Nos 191 to 2()1 (odd)
(Sayers Al-mshouses)] +
SP 9907 NW Tll 3/34 29.7.50

II

2.
Dated 1684, founded by John Sayer, chief cook to Charles II. Well designed
row of almshouses built in dark red and grey brick, hipped tiled roof
with arched tile tops to tall stacks. Segmental central pediment with
cartouche above inscription "The Guift of John Sayer Esq 1684". Single
storey, tall plinth, steps up to doors, wrought iron railings. 6 lattice
2 light casements under flat arches, arranged in pairs flanking arched
semicircular niches above continuous sill bands of brick. 6 panelled doors,
1 either end, 2 pairs either side of pedimented central projection. Drawing
of 1830 in NMR shows stacks without tile caps, no railings to steps.

Listing NGR: SP9892407939

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26626176

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