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Almshouses of King's Lynn & Gaywood

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Overview

The almshouses are of 13th century origin. They were also known as Gaywood Hospital. They were destroyed in the Siege of Lynn in 1643, during the Civil War. They were rebuilt in 1649. The eight almshouses are arranged around a courtyard. They were restored in 1904, with further restoration and modernisation in 1965.

Saturday, 6 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TF 62278 20066
Nearest postcode:
PE30 1NX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on the station concourse. Recommended parking option is the long-term CP near the Sorting Office (Austin Fields, King's Lynn PE30 1AA).

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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