| Summary : Andover Union Workhouse was built in 1836, extended in the mid 19th century and is now a school. It is of red brick in Flemish bond, partly stuccoed with a Welsh slate roof. It is cruciform in plan radiating from a central hub which served as an observation post overlooking the excercise and drying yards. The extensions are to the north and south, flanking the front range. The building was designed by Sampson Kempthorne. It is Grade II listed. The workhouse was notorious for the mistreatment of the inmates who were, according to sources, employed in bone crushing and were so hungry they gnawed grizzle and marrow from the bones on occassion. |