Monument record MDO23558 - Blandford Union, Damory Road, Blandford
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Summary
Workhouse first shown on the Ordnance Survey map of 1885.
Blandford Union Workhouse was built in 1856 to 1857. The architect was Christopher C Creeke. It was later known as the Blandford Poor Law Institution. The building was mostly demolished in the 1970s and the remaining structure is now part of a nursing home.
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Full Description
Blandford Union Workhouse was built in 1856 to 1857. It was later known as the Blandford Poor Law Institution. The building was mostly demolished in the 1970s and the remaining structure is now part of a nursing home. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17705 Digital archive: Higginbotham, P. 2000. World Wide Web page andlt;http://www.workhouses.org.uk/. Accessed 16-DEC-2005.
- <2> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF101684.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1437002.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 88768 06962 (63m by 55m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 141
- National Buildings Record: 101684
Record last edited
Mar 2 2022 1:54PM