Fifteenth century Priest's House Itchingfield, West Sussex

Photograph taken 23 September 2002 © Historic England Archive/Mr Cyril Selby LRPS, LMPA ref: 299296

Monks looked after the poor, elderly and infirm from the twelfth century. After the Reformation Churches continued to help the poor. This tiny building was once used as an almshouse

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West Sussex Itchingfield

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

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During Tudor and Stuart times almshouses were generally built and maintained by Craft Guilds or wealthy individuals
The almhouse was founded in 1437 by the Earl and Countess of Suffolk to house 13 poor men under the care of two chaplains.

Fifteenth century Priest's House Itchingfield, West Sussex

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