Almshouses, Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset
These almshouses were founded by Sir William Portman in 1643. They were for six poor persons. They remain largely unaltered and are a good example of the architecture of this period.
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These almshouses were founded by Sir William Portman in 1643. They were for six poor persons. They remain largely unaltered and are a good example of the architecture of this period.
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