Building record 1245400000 - MISS DAY'S ALMSHOUSES, 71 - 87 HIGH STREET
Summary
Row of late nineteenth century almshouses to the rear of Amersham High Street, built in 1875
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1275071: MISS DAY'S ALMSHOUSES
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Type and Period (1)
- ALMSHOUSE (Dated 1875, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Grade II. Approached through arch under No 69. Dated 1875. Red and grey brick, slate roof, gable in centre with bargeboard, inscribed tablet in classical surround, commemorating John and Alice Day, almshouses for six poor women of good character; with date. Nine sash windows to each floor and nine flush doors, all ground floor openings with segmental arches. Two casements at south and adjoining No 69 (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC19816 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Buckinghamshire: Chiltern District: Parishes of Amersham, Chesham Bois and Coleshill. p29.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 95649 97400 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AMERSHAM, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2017 5:59PM
