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Ravenscroft Cottages

The Ravenscroft Cottages, also known as Jesus Hospital, are grade II listed almshouses in Wood Street, Chipping Barnet. [1] The houses were built in 1672 [2] but rebuilt in the 19th century.

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References

  1. Historic England. "JESUS HOSPITAL OR RAVENSCROFT COTTAGES (1192624)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  2. Wood Street. London Borough of Barnet. Retrieved 17 August 2015.

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