17th century almshouses, Weekley, Northants
This Grade II*-listed building in the lovely village of Weekley, Northamptonshire, dates from 1611 and was known as the Montagu Hospital. It was built for a master and six brethren and in effect was an almshouse that provided communal accommodation for widowers. Weekley is part of the Boughton Estate, with Boughton House being a short distance away. Boughton House was purchased by the Montagu family in 1528, and is the home of the Dukes of Buccleuch. Both Weekley and Boughton House are just to the north of Kettering.
17th century almshouses, Weekley, Northants
This Grade II*-listed building in the lovely village of Weekley, Northamptonshire, dates from 1611 and was known as the Montagu Hospital. It was built for a master and six brethren and in effect was an almshouse that provided communal accommodation for widowers. Weekley is part of the Boughton Estate, with Boughton House being a short distance away. Boughton House was purchased by the Montagu family in 1528, and is the home of the Dukes of Buccleuch. Both Weekley and Boughton House are just to the north of Kettering.