Lady Lumley's Almshouses Renovation Project

Row of twelve almshouses. 1670; restored; modernised and extended.
Founded under the terms of a Trust Deed executed by Lady Elizabeth Lumley in
1657. Squared limestone with stone flag roof. Single-cell, lobby-entry
plan, with rear extensions. Single storey, 24-bay front. Paired 4-
panel doors in plain square surrounds alternate to the left and right of 2-
light diamond lattice windows with cinquefoil heads in similar surrounds. tablet to centre recording the origins of The Charity. Moulded eaves
cornice. Seven ridge stacks. R W Jeffery, Thornton-le-Dale, 1931