Monument record 10038 - William Jones Almshouse, Pepper Street
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Summary
An almshouse was organised by a trust set up by William Jones of the Middle Temple in 1658. The almshouse was located on Pepper Street adjoining St Michael’s Church and was for six women and four men. The trust continued until 1948 when the buildings were sold off and later demolished to make way for the Grosvenor Shopping Centre.
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An almshouse was organised by a trust set up by William Jones of the Middle Temple in 1658. The almshouse was located on Pepper Street adjoining St Michael’s Church and was for six women and four men. The trust continued until 1948 when the buildings were sold off and later demolished to make way for the Grosvenor Shopping Centre. (1)
<1> Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds), 2005, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions, p67 (Book). SCH6522.
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- <1> SCH6522 Book: Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds). 2005. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions. p67.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 28 2013 4:20PM