Building record 4102/0/4 - Nos.38 to 46 Church Lane (even)

Five almshouses. Datestone 1868, by E.F. Law for Charlotte Palmer. Squared coursed ironstone with Collyweston slate roof. On the site of 1668 almshouses. Alternative name: Hospital of the Blessed Jesus

{1} 5 almshouses. Datestone 1868, by E.F. Law for Charlotte Palmer. Squared coursed ironstone with Collyweston slate roof. Each 2-unit plans. Single storey. Together comprising an 8-window range of 2- and 4-light stone mullion windows with diamond leaded panes. End bays break forward as gabled cross wings with single-light loft windows in apex. 3 plank doors with strap hinges between window range are set in moulded stone surrounds with 4-centred heads. Central door has small corbled gable over. Ashlar gable parapets and kneelers and ashlar stacks at ridge. Tablet over centre door has inscription. "Hospital of the blessed Jesus in Carlton. Founded by Sir Geoffrey Palmer Bart. Anno Domini 1668. Rebuilt and more amply endowed by Charlotte Palmer Anno Domini 1868". Side elevations to left and right are similar with entrance doors to end houses. Interiors not inspected.

{3} Two undated photos, also three photos dated 20.2.95, also photo of outhouse dated 20.2.95;

{5} [SP 83158927] Almshouses [T.I.]

{6, 7} `Carlton... Here is an hospital for three men and three woman, founded by Sir Geoffrey Palmer [1598-1676 (3)] the Attorney General...'

{8} The present almshouses comprise a row of single storey tenements with end gables, built in irregularly coursed stone with mullioned lattices and a stone roof. On a central dormer is a plaque inscribed: `Hospital of the Blessed Jesus in Carlton founded by Sir Geoffrey Palmer Bari Anno Domini 1668 Rebuilt and more amply endowed by Charlotte Palmer AD 1868'.
No evidence of a more ancient building was seen.

{9} The present almshouses are modern but were built on the site of the ancient hospital.

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 14/43 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1992, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), K06 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN46686.

<3> Photographs of buildings in East Carlton (Photographs). SNN111761.

<4> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 244 (Book). SNN111989.

<5> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), OS 6" 1923-50 (Map). SNN112944.

<6> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p. 295 (Book). SNN77326.

<7> Dictionary of National Biography, p. 126 (Book). SNN113005.

<8> Woodhouse, W C, 1959, Field investigators comments, F1 WC Woodhouse 28-SEP-1959 (Notes). SNN113006.

<9> ORAL REPORT, Oral: Rev FG Adams, Rector, East Carlton (Oral Report). SNN53287.

Record last edited

Feb 22 2022 2:28PM