The Almshouses, High Ercall, Telford and Wrekin
These almshouses (also known as a hospital) were founded in 1694 by Sir Francis Newport. He later became Earl of Bradford. They were intended to provide accommodation for six elderly people.
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These almshouses (also known as a hospital) were founded in 1694 by Sir Francis Newport. He later became Earl of Bradford. They were intended to provide accommodation for six elderly people.
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