Within this manorial complex Pritchard built (circa 1696) a schoolhouse (the central building) for the education of the local boys, and almshouses (flanking either side of the schoolhouse) for 6 unmarried poor parishioners, who each received a weekly allowance of 1s 6d.
In 1875 the current St Andrews C of E school opened, leaving Pritchards schoolhouse to remain home to the local headmaster until circa 1950.
Restored in 1975 and now a grade 2* listed building, the almshouse building forms part of the Linford Manor park managed by the parks trust
Words: Natalie Sefton
Images: ©Natalie Sefton
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