Building record MWX808 - Dorset Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Peveril Road, Swanage
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Summary
The children’s hospital was founded in 1919 for children under 12. It occupied a pre-existing house, but in 1924 a new open air ward was opened, since demolished. The three-storey house has been converted into flats with a modern extension.
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Type and Period (4)
- CHILDRENS HOSPITAL (Converted to hospital 1919, extended 1924, Victorian to Late 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1992 AD)
- OPEN AIR WARD BLOCK (Early 20th Century - 1924 AD to 1924 AD)
- FLATS (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1960 AD to 1992 AD)
- HOUSE (Victorian to First World War - 1900 AD to 1918 AD)
Full Description
The children’s hospital was founded in 1919 for children under 12. It occupied a pre-existing house, but in 1924 a new open air ward was opened, since demolished. The three-storey house has been converted into flats with a modern extension.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 03395 78331 (30m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 217
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 66
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1053399
- National Buildings Record: 100467
Record last edited
Mar 8 2023 12:01PM
