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The Chestnuts, Godmanchester (Hunts Archives)

The Chestnuts, 41 West Street, Godmanchester

History of the Chestnuts

Built 1873

Owned by Sir William Prescott, Sheriff of Huntingdonshire

1960s taken over by County Council

Converted into sheltered flats

Sources

  • Huntingdon Archives

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