Building record MLI86907 - Former workhouse, High Holme Road, Louth
Summary
Former workhouse, High Holme Road, Louth
Type and Period (2)
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Full Description
PRN 45806
Workhouse, now hospital, built in 1837-39 with later additions. It was designed by George Gilbert Scott for the Louth Poor Law Union. Constructed in brick with a welsh slate roof. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
The workhouse had room for 300 paupers and cost about £6000 to build. In 1841 it had 132 inmates and 179 in 1851. {2}{3}{4}
This is a substantial building and is prominent in the 'Louth Panorama' of 1844-47. It was originally a lone building on the town periphery due to the 'shame' associated with it, and its grounds were enclosed by high walls. It is now the County Hospital. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI8148 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 824/2/10010 (283.306-7).
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). Page 541.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). Page 240.
- <4> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 48/3.
- <5> SLI9583 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. EL13: Page 17.
- <6> SLI12156 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2008. Louth Conservation Area Appraisal. High Holme character area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32566 87794 (66m by 69m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 11:51AM
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