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Monument record TR 02 SE 1 - Site of Romney Marsh Union Workhouse, Church Road, New Romney
Summary
Romney Marsh Union Workhouse, was converted from a large house on Church Road, in 1840. Demolished in the 1950s
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0646 2462 (148m by 218m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Romney Marsh Union Workhouse, was converted from a large house on Church Road, in 1840. Demolished in the 1950s Initially, three existing parish workhouses were retained by the union: at Lydd, for the temporary reception of the able-bodied; at Brookland for the aged and infirm; and at New Romney for the children. Eventually, a large house on Church Road, New Romney was purchased and around £1000 spent on its conversion for use as the union workhouse.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief on test pits for a new sewer scheme in New Romney - Test Pit 32 (Ref: 2052) (EKE19514)
Record last edited
Mar 5 2024 4:49PM