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A row of long, low brick almshouses with tiled roofs, leaded windows, and a white statue mounted on the exterior wall.

Almshouses built 1665 for Sir John Jacob, Gamlingay

Almhouses / Almshouses, 42 – 60 Church Street, Gamlingay

History of Almhouses

Listed Building

Terrace of ten almshouses. 1665. Red brick, Flemish bond. … The almshouses were built with an endowment from Sir John Jacob. (Historic England)

 

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  • Listed building

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