SITE DETAILS

Summary

Michel's Almshouses were established in 1695 by Humphrey Michel, the original block of 10 almshouses fronting The Vineyard. They were rebuilt in 1810/11 and are 2-storey, brick buildings with pitched slate roofs comprised of 2 ranges, with a central pediment over a slightly advanced centre with a cartouche containing a carved coat of arms above a large stone inscription. A later block of 6 additional almshouses was built at right angles in 1858-60, similar in appearance including the front wall, railings and entrance gates. The gardens to the front have trees, mixed shrub and flower borders and have won Gold in the Richmond in Bloom communal building category on a number of occasions.

Basic Details

Site location:

The Vineyard, Richmond

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Postcode:

TW10 ( Google Map)

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Type of site:

Private Garden

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Date(s):

1695; 1811

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Designer(s):

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Listed structures:

LBII: Michel's Almshouses, and front wall, railings and entrance gates

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Borough:

Richmond

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Site ownership:

The Richmond Charities

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Site management:

Contractor: Bridges Landscaping

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Open to public?

Occasionally

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Opening times:

Has opened for OGSW. Otherwise private, for residents only
Has taken part in Open Garden Squares Weekend 2 times, most recently in 2012.

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Special conditions:

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Facilities:

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Events:

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Public transport:

Rail/London Overground/Tube (District): Richmond then bus. Bus: 33, 65, 337, 371, R70, R68

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The information shown above was correct at the time of the last update 01/06/2009
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.therichmondcharities.co.uk

Further Information

Grid ref:

TQ180745

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Size in hectares:

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Green Flag:

No

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On EH National Register :

No

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EH grade:

None

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Site on EH Heritage at Risk list:

No

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Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No

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Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

No

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Local Authority Data

The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.

On Local List:

No

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In Conservation Area:

Yes

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Conservation Area name:

Richmond Hill

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Tree Preservation Order:

To be checked

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Nature Conservation Area:

No

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Green Belt:

No

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Metropolitan Open Land:

No

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Special Policy Area:

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Other LA designation:

None

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