These Almshouses were erected in 1856 by the Trustees of Robert Holgate a native of Hemsworth who rose to become Archbishop of York, 1545-1554.
In his will of 1555 he endowed funds to found a hospital in the town of his birth.
Posted on: 30th May 2025
These Almshouses were erected in 1856 by the Trustees of Robert Holgate a native of Hemsworth who rose to become Archbishop of York, 1545-1554.
In his will of 1555 he endowed funds to found a hospital in the town of his birth.