Bubwith, Still, Brick, Willes and Llewellyn Almshouses
off Priest Row, Cuthbert Churchyard, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PZ
off Priest Row, Cuthbert Churchyard, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PZ
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Manager's Description
"There are five almshouse buildings in the City of Wells, providing 32 units of accommodation for older people in housing need. There is a mix of one bedroom flats and cottages, on two sites either sid..." Show more "There are five almshouse buildings in the City of Wells, providing 32 units of accommodation for older people in housing need. There is a mix of one bedroom flats and cottages, on two sites either side of Priest Row in the centre of the city. Each of the almshouses has a communal garden.The earliest of the five almshouses was founded in the fifteenth century through a legacy provided from the estate of the former Bishop of Bath and Wells and Treasurer to King Henry IV, Nicholas Bubwith. Bubwith's Almshouse is located next to St Cuthbert's Churchyard and includes a chapel and guildroom.
The almshouse buildings have been rebuilt many times in their history but are still known by the people of Wells as Bubwith’s, Still’s, Brick’s, Willes' and Llewellyn’s." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
17 flats, houses. Built in 1435 and renovated in 1999. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 300 yards; GP 200 yards; social centre 200 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: people with a strong local connection to Wells and who are in housing and financial need. Weekly Social activities include: chapel service, monthly tea party, outside activities, organised by friends of almshouse. New residents accepted from 50 years of age.
Housing Authority: Mendip
Social Care Authority: Somerset
Info updated: 30/04/2016
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