Hugh Sexey's Hospital

ALMSHOUSES: Hugh Sexey’s Hospital was founded in 1638 under the Will of Hugh Sexey who died in 1619. He appointed Trustees to oversee his accumulated wealth and Estates. “Upon trust and confidence that the said estates shall be employed to such charitable and good used as the said Trustees should appoint”.

The original Hospital housed 12 men and 12 women. In the intervening years additional buildings were constructed and part of the site was used as a school. Excess funds from the landed estates were used for the provisions of educational grants to local schools.

TODAY: The welfare of residents and day to day management of the Hospital is overseen by the Master, a Matron, Assistant Matron, Housekeeper and Gardener. There are currently 21 residents within the Hospital.
(Taken from their current website)

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