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Cockington Almshouses 390552

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• entry-date: 1975-01-10
• listed-building: 1280082
• name: Cockington Almshouses
• notes: Row of 7 almshouses. Built in 1840 by the Mallock family on the site of older almshouses built c1620 by Sir George Cary, according to a plaque. Stone rubble with some brick dressings; stone rubble chimneyshafts; slate roof. PLAN: Row of 7 almshouses facing south. Because of the slope, the eastern 3 almshouses are stepped down at a lower level than the western four. Each has 1-room plan, with integral rear lean-to service rooms, stacks in rear walls between main room and service outshut. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys. Each cottage has similar 1-window front of plain C19 or C20 replacement 2-light casements with glazing bars and, to left, the front door contains a plain plank door. Some of the timber lintels are still protected by hung slates. Continuous roof steps down right of centre and has low half hips both ends. INTERIORS: Not inspected. HISTORY: These almshouses, according to a wooden plaque fixed to the west end wall (by the lane), were established for Aged and Deserving residents of Cockington and Chelston. The almshouses form part of a group of exceptionally attractive listed buildings in the unspoilt village and the adjoining Cockington Park. Listing NGR: SX8931463909
• reference: 390552
• start-date: 1975-01-10