Vachel Almshouses, Grade II listed almshouse in Reading, England
The Vachel Almshouses form a two-story residential building located at 1-32 Castle Street, featuring traditional vernacular architecture and brick construction.
Thomas Vachel established the original almshouses in 1634, which were later rebuilt in 1867 at their current Castle Hill location using funds from the previous land sale.
The almshouses represent a centuries-old British tradition of providing residential support to individuals in need through charitable housing foundations.
Reading Almshouse Charity manages these residences across three sites, offering accommodation to adults who can maintain independent living arrangements.
The building carries a commemorative plaque detailing its 1634 origins when Sir Thomas Vachel designated annual maintenance funds for six poor men.
Location: Reading
Inception: 1867
Architectural style: vernacular architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
GPS coordinates: 51.45233,-0.97594
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:41
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