Building record 7203/123/1 - Vestry Hall, Former Workhouse Building
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Summary
A Vestry Hall was built in 1875 on the site of the old workhouse which was considered to be in an irrepairable state.
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Full Description
{1} Workhouse. The workhouse stood to the north side of church on the site which is now occupied by the Vestry Hall. Rushden became part of the Wellingborough Poor Law Union in the 1830's. Subsequently, in 1875 the workhouse was demolished and Vestry Hall was constructed. Located on the corner of the graveyard of St Mary's Church.The building was used by Urban District Council prior to the erection of the Council Buildings on Newton Road. Building still standing and in use by the church as a Church Hall. Film?, Photo 19-20.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 95788 66564 (12m by 19m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSHDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 6 2020 2:17PM
