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An Historic Building Analytical Survey (Level 3) of the St. John's Block and East Wing, Manor Hospital, Walsall |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
As part of the major redevelopment of the Walsall Manor Hospital it is proposed to demolish the former workhouse and infirmary, known as the St. John's Block and East Wing respectively, to provide car parking facilities necessary for the newly built hospital buildings located nearby. This report presents the results of an Historic Building Analytical Survey (English Heritage (2006) Level 3) of the three structures undertaken by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) between the 4th and 11th of May 2010. The original workhouse was constructed in 1838 by architect W. Watson in response to the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 and followed a basic double cruciform floor plan. Later extensions added extra floors to the main side arms of the building in order to increase inmate accommodation. Internal modifications, especially in the 1950s and late 1990s, have removed most internal details relating to the early life of the workhouse. The two infirmary buildings, constructed in 1896 and 1902, were designed by local architect H. E. Lavender were both built in a single phase. Later modernisation and additions around the core of the infirmary buildings in the second half of the 20th century have obscured much of the original design. Internal modernisation has removed many of the original fittings. |
Author: |
Andrew Hyam
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Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Black Country SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2010
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St. John’s Block and East Wing, Manor Hospital, Walsall. |
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WALSALL |
District: |
Walsall |
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West Midlands |
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England |
Grid Reference: 400300, 298400 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
universi1-85577 |
OBIB: |
ULAS report number 2010-105 |
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Note: |
Spiral bound A4 report, 66 pages
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Created Date: |
24 Nov 2016 |