These cottages were originally built in the 15th century as the Oarish Poorhouse. However, in the late 18th century the were converted into Almshouses. They are shown as a Workhouse on the old Tithe map, as 2 cottages on the 1865-72, 1897-1900, 1907-23 and 1929-52 maps. On the current O/S map they are named as The Old Workhouse. No further information is available.
See also TQ 83 NW 87

Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.

Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.

Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4 (Map). SKE30967.

Landmark, 1907-1923, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3 (Map). SKE30966.