Description

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865 SALISBURY STREET
(East Side)
Ryves Almshouses
ST 8806 1/103 27.10.50.

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Founded by George Ryves in 1682 for l0 poor persons. Long 1-storey red brick
range with projecting wings at each end forming 3-sided court. Plain-tile roof
with stone slates at eaves. 6 good brick chimneys with sunk panels and moulded
caps. Gable-ends to road have moulded brick kneelers. Coved cornice, In centre
is small gable with cove continued up verges. In the gable is a tablet commenorating
the foundation and a cartouche with arms of founder above. Windows are 2-lights
stone casements. Round-headed brick doorways.

Listing NGR: ST8853006518

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17538996

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