1684 -Sayer Alms Houses - Berkhamstead
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Norfolk12
N 51° 45.684 W 000° 34.074
30U E 667839 N 5737299
A row of Alms houses in the High Street , Part of the Berkhamstead Heritage Walk.
Waymark Code: WM7MF9
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/09/2009
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1684 -John Sayer erected and endowed almshouses in Berkhampstead for six poor widows of the parish..
He was Chief Cook to King Charles II he was a very wealthy man and a great benefactor to the town. His tomb chest is one of the more prominent monuments in St Peter's church, in the town.
Plaque inscription:
'The Gift of John Sayer 1684'
Year of construction: 1684
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
The
gift of
JOHN SAYER ESQ
1684
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