Building record MLI96159 - Stamford and Rutland General Infirmary, Stamford
Summary
Stamford and Rutland General Infirmary, Stamford
Type and Period (2)
- HOSPITAL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1828 AD to 2050 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1828 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 38661
The centrepiece of the hospital is by J.P. Gandy and was built between 1826-28. The wings to the east are by E. Browning and were added in 1879, whilst the wings to the west are modern. The building is constructed of stone in the Tudor style. There are a pair of iron lampposts flanking the steps to the entrance. 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 money to build the hospital was bequethed by Henry Fryer in 1823, and a competition was held to select an architect which was won by J.P. Gandy. The land was acquired in 1826, and the hospital was opened on 5th August 1828. In 1841 more money was bequethed by Edward Brown for a fever ward. The interior has been much altered but still retains some of the original structure, especially in the entrance hall. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6708 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/400.
- <2> SLI912 Bibliographic Reference: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1977. An Inventory of Historical Monuments. The Town of Stamford. No 62, pp 53-54, plate 161.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0365 0751 (63m by 57m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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