Monument record 11199/4 - Chester Union Workhouse, Infirmary
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Summary
An infirmary was built in 1873 as part of the Chester Union workhouse on Hoole Lane. The infirmary was intended to serve the inmates of the workhouse and comprised a series of three parallel ranges with linking corridors and enclosed yards to either side.
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Full Description
An infirmary was built in 1873 as part of the Chester Union workhouse on Hoole Lane. The infirmary was intended to serve the inmates of the workhouse and comprised a series of three parallel ranges with linking corridors and enclosed yards to either side. (3)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1872-1875, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH6780.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
<3> Higginbotham, P., 2012, The Workhouse, http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Chester/ (Web Site). SCH6930.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH6780 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1875. Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester. 1:500.
- <2> SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.
- <3> SCH6930 Web Site: Higginbotham, P.. 2012. The Workhouse. http://www.workhouses.org.uk/. http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Chester/.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 419 671 (132m by 120m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2013 12:22PM