Holy Trinity Hospital

Holy Trinity Hospital is a Grade II listed almshouse in Retford that combines traditional architectural elements with a central courtyard. The complex includes a chapel, audit room, and residential quarters arranged around the central space.

The foundation was established in 1664 when physician John Darrell donated the Old Hall of West Retford to house a master and sixteen elderly men of good reputation. This original purpose of caring for older residents continues to this day.

The audit room holds a stained glass window by Edwin Wilmshurst that brings together medieval glass pieces from various historical buildings across the region. This window tells the story of local architecture through its repurposed materials.

The building is viewable from the outside, with the central courtyard offering a good vantage point to observe the traditional layout of its distinct areas. It is centrally located in Retford and easy to reach on foot.

The clock tower was built in 1858 by William Thomas of Lincoln using wrought iron construction and originally housed a single bell mechanism. This structure displays handcrafted details from the Victorian era that remain visible in its framework.

Location: Bassetlaw

GPS coordinates: 53.32317,-0.95071

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07