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Eton Poor Estate: Almshouses, Eton

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In 1714, Henry Godolphin built almshouses at his expense, on land rented from the Dean and Canons of Windsor. It was to accommodate 10 poor women, to be chosen by the Provost. The earliest record we have is an 18th century memorial of leases. However, the Dean and Canons of Windsor also have records of the leases to the college, and their earliest is 17 January 1754. It is described as “Lease by the Dean and Canons of Windsor of a tenement and garden in Eton converted into three almshouses, to the Provost and Fellows of Eton College.”

In 2016, due to changing expectations of care and on the advice of the Charities Commission, the almshouses were closed.

18th century - 2016

Earlier leases are held in St George's Chapel Archives, Windsor Castle