NHER 676 (Monument record) - Site of Garzon's Hospital, Pottergate

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Summary

This building was also known as Gareson's Almshouse in St Benedict's Parish. It was not suppressed in the 16th century according to 19th century documents.

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Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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Also known as Gareson's Almshouse in St Benedicts Parish.
Not suppressed in 16th century.
'Here was an Alms-House given very anciently by Hugh Garesoun or Garzon'.
'...There are now two small tenements let at 3l.10s. per annum, and join east part of Mr. Day's house abutting south on the Old Common-green'
The quotes above were taken from (S1).
See also (S2) for Mr Day's house, 92 Pottergate.

  • --- Monograph: Page, W. (ed.). 1906. The Victoria History of Norfolk. The Victoria History of the Counties of England. Vol 2. p 450.
  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
  • <S1> Monograph: Blomefield, F. 1806. The History of The City and County of Norwich, Part II. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. Vol IV. p 250.
  • <S2> Directory: Peck, T. 1802. Peck's Norwich Directory.

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Nov 30 2017 9:53AM

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