Building record MCC3901 - Duntons Almshouses, 1-9 Crown Street, Dedham

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Early C16 almshouses, rebuilt in 1806.

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Grid reference TM 0592 3265 (point)
Map sheet TM03SE
Civil Parish DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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In 1518 Stephen Dunton teft seven houses for seven poor people where Crown Street and Brook Street meet. His original beneifice was increased in 1517 by William Littlebury. In 1806 the original seven houses were pulled down and replaced by ten new ones. <1>

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  • --- Photograph: unknown. 1970-1993 c.. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, .
  • <1> DESC TEXT: Medlycott, Maria. 1999. Dedham Historic Town Project Assessment Report.

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Jan 31 2017 8:30AM

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