The Moretonhampstead Almshouses, NE Dartmoor, Devon, UK - Thatch Cottages on Waymarking.com

The Moretonhampstead Almshouses was built in 1637, the date is on the outside of the building, when it was refurbished and research they found the basic buildings are at least two hundred years older. Early in the 19th century the facade was damaged and by 1938 they had fallen into disrepair. In 1952 the property was purchased by the National Trust.
FROM WIKIPEDIA - Almshouses are charitable housing provided to enable people (typically elderly people who can no longer work to earn enough to pay rent) to live in a particular community. They are often targeted at the poor of a locality, at those from certain forms of previous employment, or their widows, and are generally maintained by a charity or the trustees of a bequest.

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark: Please take photo. Roof Type: Roof has Straw covering Wall Type: Walls are constructed from Stone Construction Date: 17th Century Building Rating: Related web site if known: [Web Link] Location: The Almshouse Cross Street Moretonhampstead, Devon UK TQ13 Parking: Not Listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   01/10/2010 Brentorboxer visited it