Building record MLI42861 - Tattershall Bedehouses, Tattershall
Summary
Tattershall Bedehouses, Tattershall.
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Full Description
The almshouses were founded by Ralph, Lord Cromwell in 1440 and were probably originally timber-framed buildings. The present single storey row was rebuilt in the completely plain red brickwork of the early 17th century, but they were also remodelled in the 19th and 20th centuries. The lower courses are of stone. 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}
The almshouses were renovated in the mid 1960s when the number was reduced from ten to five although they were originally built to shelter thirteen people. Further renovations took place in 1996 and some archaeological work was carried out at this time, both recording of elevations and a watching brief of ground disturbances. A number of structures and floors were located although the trenches did not extend beneath the medieval floor level. It was possible to surmise the existence of a rectangular building lying beneath the present almshouses aligned east to west, the walls are possibly part of the original almshouse on this site. Another alternative is that the walls recorded may belong to the buildings of the college that was established by Ralph Cromwell in 1439 and dissolved in 1545. Some medieval and post medieval pottery was recovered as well as animal bone of several species and antler from red deer indicating working of this material. {3}{4}
An almshouse is thought to have existed on this site before 1440, built by Lord Cromwell's grandmother, Maud. It is thought that Lord Cromwell's almshouse was a rebuilding of a timber-framed structure, which was perhaps transferred from another site. Often almshouses were single sex, providing shelter for either males or females, although Tattershall was recorded as providing for families. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). P749.
- <2> SLI9195 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 10/75, (457.029-33).
- <3> SLI5110 Report: ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT SERVICES. 1997. BEDE ALMSHOUSES, SLEAFORD ROAD. TBA95 REPORT 4/97.
- <4> SLI1471 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1997. BEDE ALMSHOUSES, SLEAFORD ROAD. LCNCC 173.95.
- <5> SLI9009 Bibliographic Reference: Linda Crust. 2002. Lincolnshire Almshouses: Nine Centuries of Charitable Housing. Pages 13,20-21,48,50,68.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 21169 57623 (51m by 13m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TATTERSHALL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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