Almshouses, Coxwold, North Yorkshire

These almshouses were founded in 1662 by Thomas, Earl of Fauconberg. They were known as The Poor Men's Hospital. They were for 10 poor and aged men. They were restored for Mrs Malcolm Wombwell in 1962 by Trenwith Wills

Location

North Yorkshire Coxwold

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

almshouse poor charity philanthropy Stuart (1603 - 1713)