TQ 85 SW 102 - 19th century workhouse, Hollingbourne, Maidstone

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Monument record TQ 85 SW 102 - 19th century workhouse, Hollingbourne, Maidstone

Summary

Hollingbourne Union Workhouse built in 1836 (?) It is believed that it originally had an H-shaped layout and that the workhouse building was demolished in the 1920s (?). An associated mortuary, built in 1895 (?) still survives.

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 82084 54908 (415m by 272m)
Map sheet	TQ85SW
County	KENT
District	MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish	HOLLINGBOURNE, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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WORKHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)

Full Description

The following information was derived from 'workhouses.org' website and needs to be verified. Hollingbourne Union Workhouse was allegedly built in 1836. It is attested on an OS map of 1895. It is believed that the original building was demolished in the 1920s and after 1930 a private residence known as 'White Heath' was built on the site. The associated mortuary, built in 1895, is the only surviving building. [See MKE 42952 for the associated mortuary building]. There are associated records in the Centre for Kentish Studies and Canterbury Cathedral Archives.

Peter Higginbotham, 2018, http://www.workhouses.org.uk (Website). SKE51754.

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© 2017 Kent Workhouses, 2018, Kent Workhouses & Poorhouses (Website). SKE51755.

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--- SKE51754 Website: Peter Higginbotham. 2018. http://www.workhouses.org.uk.

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Parent of: Late C19th workhouse mortuary, Hollingbourne, Maidstone (Building) (TQ 85 SW 103)

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Record last edited

Jul 26 2024 4:36PM