Building record M2305 - Willoughby Almshouses, Cossall
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 48315 42303 (37m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK44SE |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Cossall, Broxtowe |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
To the W of the church (at Cossall) are the picturesque almshouses, 8 houses and a chapel, founded by George Willoughby in 1685. (2)
Willoughby Almshouses, 1685 ... brick, the centre with a saddleback roof, and gabled posts on both sides, on the left 3, on the right 4 slightly less in height. (3)
The almshouses are as described above and stand behind a high wall. They are in good condition and still occupied. (4)
Willoughby Almshouses, Grade II* (5)
Listed buildings slides, 15 slides (Photograph). SNT2648.
OS, 1921, 1:2500, County Series 1921 (Map). SNT1030.
<1> OS, 1937, 1:2500, County Series 1937 (Map). SNT1033.
Other Refs: 37/14
<2> Cox JC, 1912, Churches of Notts, pp 70-1 (Published document). SNT589.
<3> Pevsner N, 1979, The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 2nd ed., p 106 (Monograph). SNT4.
<4> Seaman BH, 1975, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT6114.
<5> DOE, 1987, Dist of Broxtowe (Published document). SNT6117.
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SNT1030 Map: OS. 1921. 1:2500, County Series 1921.
- --- SNT2648 Photograph: Listed buildings slides. 15 slides.
- <1> SNT1033 Map: OS. 1937. 1:2500, County Series 1937.
- <2> SNT589 Published document: Cox JC. 1912. Churches of Notts. pp 70-1.
- <3> SNT4 Monograph: Pevsner N. 1979. The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 2nd ed.. Penguin. p 106.
- <4> SNT6114 Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1975. Pers Comm.
- <5> SNT6117 Published document: DOE. 1987. Dist of Broxtowe.
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Record last edited
Jun 17 2026 4:13PM