Helyar Almshouses, Grade II listed almshouse in East Coker, England.
The Helyar Almshouses form a row of twelve individual homes displaying architectural elements characteristic of seventeenth-century English construction methods and materials.
William Helyar, Archdeacon of Barnstable, initiated the construction between 1640 and 1660, with interruptions caused by the plague of 1645 and English Civil War.
These almshouses represent a traditional system of social care in England, providing housing support for elderly and disadvantaged community members since the 1660s.
The charity managing these almshouses continues its operations, generating annual income to maintain the buildings and support residents in need of housing assistance.
The founder's grandson, Colonel William Helyar, paid £1,522 for a pardon after fighting as a Royalist and later established the Bybrook estate in Jamaica.
Location: East Coker
GPS coordinates: 50.90860,-2.65648
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:42
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