The former almshouses at South Cockerington are Grade II listed buildings. They were originally a row of four almshouses but have been converted into a single private residences. They were built of red brick, with some applied timber framing, in c.1890. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2} An earlier range of almshouses were founded within South Cockerington by Gervase, the eldest son of Sir Adrian Scrope. His grandson, Sir Carr Scrope, born here in 1649, became a satirical poet at the court of Charles I. {3}