Almshouse

A house for the shelter of the aged or poor and endowed by a benefactor for this use. They have individual homes (with separate front doors) built under one roof, or in small groups. Other usual components include a chapel, an attached or detached warden's house, and a common hall or meeting room.

The almshouses on Castle Hill Road were built in the late 19th century

The almshouses on Castle Hill Road, New Buckenham, were built in the late 19th century. (© NCC)