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Ribchester Workhouse
Hob Uid: 1435999
Location : Lancashire Ribble Valley Ribchester
Grid Ref : SD6271936590
Summary : Ribchester Workhouse, part of Preston Union, was housed in a building built in 1823 that was already in use as a township workhouse. A psychiatric ward was added in 1856. It was later known as Ribchester Hospital. As of the early 21st Century, the buildings were extant but awaiting redevelopment.
More information : Ribchester Workhouse, part of Preston Union, was housed in a building built in 1823 that was already in use as a township workhouse. A psychiatric ward was added in 1856. It was later known as Ribchester Hospital. As of the early 21st Century, the buildings were extant but awaiting redevelopment. (1)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : Higginbotham, Peter. 2001.The Workhouse. [Accessed 15-NOV-2005]
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Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Built 1823
Monument End Date : 1823
Monument Start Date : 1823
Monument Type : Workhouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Extended 1856
Monument End Date : 1856
Monument Start Date : 1856
Monument Type : Workhouse, Psychiatric Hospital
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 100734
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 63 NW 30
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