Longbridge Deverill, Thynne's Almshouses. They were founded in 1655 by a bequest of Sir James Thynne of Longleat, who left money for the support of six poor men and two poor women, along with money to buy each of them a new cloak each year. On the gable end facing the road is a wooden clock face and a louvred bellcote, both added in the 19th century. Richard CROUCH, Ephraim DICKS, James DICKS (Senior and Junior), Robert HARRIS, James JENNINGS and Elijah PAYNE all had their deposits paid by Longbridge Deverill parish. Most were baptised or married in the adjacent St.Peter and St.Paul Church.
Photo by Sue Mackay.