The Pest House

This ancient building of c1625 in the South-West corner of the churchyard was used to house local people or travellers suffering from the plague, smallpox or other infectious disease, until the late 18th century. It is one of only five surviving examples in Great Britain and was restored in 1981 by the Odiham Society to become a mini-heritage centre. It is open at weekends and bank holidays, or if you'd like to visit outside of these times the key is available from 'Number 81' in the High Street.

© Copyright text - Sheila Millard 1993, Photograph by Cathy Griffiths