Monument record 11144 - Former Poorhouse, George Street
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Summary
Documentary sources indicate the presence of a poorhouse at the junction of George Street and Victoria Road in the 18th century. George Street was referred to as Poorhouse Lane on Broster’s map of the city
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Full Description
Documentary sources indicate the presence of a poorhouse at the junction of George Street and Victoria Road in the 18th century. George Street was referred to as Poorhouse Lane on Broster’s map of the city (1)
<1> Haswell, George. W, 1907, Notes on Chester Street-names past and present (Northern Section) (Article in Journal). SCH5548.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5548 Article in Journal: Haswell, George. W. 1907. Notes on Chester Street-names past and present (Northern Section). Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 13.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 4 6 (point) Possible Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 16 2018 11:15AM