Gray's Almshouses and Robert Gray stone plaque

This stone commemorative plaque records: This charitable worke is founded by Robert Graye of the Cittie of London Esquier borne in this towne in the house adioyinge heereunto who is in his lyfe tyme doth erect ytt for tenn poore aged syngle women and for ther compe tent livelihod and daylie prayers in the same hath provided sufficient main tenaunce for the same 1635

Robert Gray, a London Esquire born locally, established Gray's Almshouses in 1635 to provide housing and sustenance for ten poor, aged single women, reflecting his philanthropic efforts and enduring impact on local welfare.