Monument record MLI43732 - Horncastle Workhouse
Summary
Horncastle Workhouse was built in 1837-38 and part of it still stands today.
Type and Period (6)
- WORKHOUSE (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1838 AD to 1933 AD)
- INFIRMARY (Post Medieval - 1838 AD to 1900 AD?)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1838 AD to 1900 AD?)
- CHILDRENS HOME (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1933 AD to 1968 AD)
- COLLEGE (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1968 AD to 2050 AD)
- WELL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1838 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
On Foundry Street stands the former workhouse which was erected in 1837-38. The central block is square, with pedimented square bays projecting from the corners. Some of the associated buildings still survive. {1}{2}
The workhouse was produced by Scott and Moffatt. They turned their backs on the 'square' workhouse and created a structure which was made up of three main buildings. They were an entrance range, the main building and an infirmary flanked by workshops. The design of the workhouse was approved in March 1837 and built by 1838. {4}
The site of an evaluation at the former Highways depot falls within the boundaries of the workhouse. Walls believed to be the remains of the workhouse infirmary were recorded, as well as a lowered terrace on the north boundary of the site. A quarry and refuse pits, possibly associated with the workhouse were also identified. {2}{3}
The workhouse buildings became a childrens' home in 1933 and in 1968 this closed and the building became part of Horncastle College. {5}
During groundworks for the installation of a generator and EV charger associated with the new public sector hub to the south of the workhouse building, a deep circular brick-lined well covered by a flat stone slab was revealed. The 1888 1:500 OS map of Horncastle shows a short path leading south from the workhouse to a square structure, possibly a wellhead for this well. {6}{7}
Sources/Archives (8)
- --- SLI17859 Report: Prospect Archaeology. 2022. Public Sector Hub, Horncastle College, Mareham Road, Horncastle.
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). P 397.
- <2> SLI1855 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1998. Former Highways Depot off Mareham Lane. HMR98.
- <3> SLI1519 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1998. Former Highways Depot off Mareham Lane. LCNCC 84.98.
- <4> SLI10357 Bibliographic Reference: Kathryn Morrison. 1999. The Workhouse. Page 72 and 207.
- <5> SLI14060 Website: 2011. Horncastle Civic Society website. http://horncastlecivic.org.uk/. Accessed 07/01/2013.
- <6> SLI17859 Report: Prospect Archaeology. 2022. Public Sector Hub, Horncastle College, Mareham Road, Horncastle. PA Site Code: HCRC20.
- <7> SLI17860 Archive: Prospect Archaeology. 2022. Public Sector Hub, Horncastle College, Mareham Road, Horncastle. LCNCC: 2020.129.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2644 6931 (111m by 65m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2024 3:25PM
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