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The Wardenry, Farley, Wiltshire
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This building was built as almshouses and a wardenry (with schoolroom), in 1688-90 by Alexander Fort, for Sir Stephen Fox who was Paymaster to the forces of James II, Charles II and Queen Anne. He was also a benefactor and collaborator of Sir Christopher Wren at Chelsea Hospital. The building has a symmetrical central block 2 storeys high, an attic comprising warden's accommodation with some communal rooms, and 2 wings. Each wing has 6 dwellings for poor aged persons, men to east, women to west. The total cost was £1835.8s.8d. Read official list description.
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Copyright: Mrs Margaret U. Kingsland. Source English Heritage
Reference: 320017
Location: Wiltshire >>  Date Taken: 27 August 2002
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
Keywords: house, almshouse, social, welfare, philanthropy, poverty, education, Stuart (1603 - 1713)
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