Monument record 1160/358 - Northampton General Hospital (Formerly Northampton General Infirmary)
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Summary
Hospital built 1790-1793 to designs by Samuel Saxon. The wings were extended in 1872 and an outpatients department built in 1878. A seperate hospital block was added in 1902-4, a maternity home in 1935-6 and a nurses hostel in 1938-9.
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Type and Period (42)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Built between 1790 and 1793, Modern - 1790 AD to 1793 AD)
- GATE LODGE (Later additions, Victorian - 1841 AD to 1841 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Victorian - 1841 AD to 1841 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Victorian - 1847 AD to 1849 AD)
- MUSEUM (Later additions, Victorian - 1847 AD to 1849 AD)
- WARD BLOCK (Later additions, Victorian - 1847 AD to 1849 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Victorian - 1872 AD to 1872 AD)
- OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT (Later additions, Victorian - 1872 AD to 1872 AD)
- PAVILION WARD BLOCK (Later additions, Victorian - 1872 AD to 1872 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Victorian - 1878 AD to 1878 AD)
- OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT (Later additions, Victorian - 1878 AD to 1878 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Victorian - 1885 AD to 1886 AD)
- MORTUARY HOUSE (Later additions, Victorian - 1885 AD to 1886 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Victorian - 1887 AD to 1889 AD)
- WARD BLOCK (Later additions, Victorian - 1887 AD to 1889 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Victorian - 1892 AD to 1892 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Edwardian - 1902 AD to 1904 AD)
- NURSES HOSTEL (Later additions, Edwardian - 1902 AD to 1904 AD)
- OFFICE (Later additions, Edwardian - 1902 AD to 1904 AD)
- PAVILION WARD BLOCK (Later additions, Edwardian - 1902 AD to 1904 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Edwardian - 1909 AD to 1909 AD)
- HOSPITAL LAUNDRY (Later additions, Edwardian - 1909 AD to 1909 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, First World War - 1915 AD to 1918 AD)
- PAVILION WARD BLOCK (Later additions, First World War - 1915 AD to 1918 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, First World War to Early 20th Century - 1918 AD to 1920 AD)
- PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT (Later additions, First World War to Early 20th Century - 1918 AD to 1920 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Early 20th Century - 1923 AD to 1925 AD)
- ISOLATION BLOCK (Later additions, Early 20th Century - 1923 AD to 1925 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Early 20th Century - 1928 AD to 1929 AD)
- OPERATING THEATRE (Later additions, Early 20th Century - 1928 AD to 1929 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Early 20th Century - 1930 AD to 1931 AD)
- HOSPITAL BUILDING (Later additions, Early 20th Century - 1930 AD to 1931 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Early 20th Century to Mid 20th Century - 1932 AD to 1933 AD)
- OFFICE (Later additions, Early 20th Century to Mid 20th Century - 1932 AD to 1933 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Mid 20th Century - 1935 AD to 1936 AD)
- MATERNITY BLOCK (Later additions, Mid 20th Century - 1935 AD to 1936 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Mid 20th Century - 1936 AD to 1938 AD)
- NURSES HOSTEL (Later additions, Mid 20th Century - 1936 AD to 1938 AD)
- OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT (Later additions, Mid 20th Century - 1936 AD to 1938 AD)
- WARD BLOCK (Later additions, Mid 20th Century - 1936 AD to 1938 AD)
- GENERAL HOSPITAL (Later additions, Mid 20th Century to Second World War - 1938 AD to 1940 AD)
- CHAPEL (Later additions, Mid 20th Century to Second World War - 1938 AD to 1940 AD)
Full Description
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 1996-2013, Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group Newsletter, Issue108 p.15 (unchecked) (Newsletter). SNN55360.
<2> Richardson H. (Editor), 1998, English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design, (unchecked) (Book). SNN62723.
<3> Hickman C., 2013, Theraputic Landscapes: A History of English Hospital Gardens Since 1800, (unchecked) (Book). SNN109142.
<4> Harrison J., 2003, A Plan Devised in Northampton 250 Years Ago is Still Being Put Into Practice, p.56-61 (unchecked) (Article). SNN109363.
<5> Allan D.G.C., 2000, William Shipley in Northampton c.1747-1754, p.36 (unchecked) (Article). SNN102513.
<6> Historic England, Undated, NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL, BF100411 (Archive). SNN115628.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN55360 Newsletter: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 1996-2013. Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group Newsletter. NIAG Newsletter. 62 - 131. NIAG. Issue108 p.15 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN62723 Book: Richardson H. (Editor). 1998. English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design. RCHME. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN109142 Book: Hickman C.. 2013. Theraputic Landscapes: A History of English Hospital Gardens Since 1800. Manchester Univ Press. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN109363 Article: Harrison J.. 2003. A Plan Devised in Northampton 250 Years Ago is Still Being Put Into Practice. Northamptonshire Past and Present. 56. Northants Record Society. p.56-61 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN102513 Article: Allan D.G.C.. 2000. William Shipley in Northampton c.1747-1754. Northamptonshire Past and Present. 53. Northants Record Society. p.36 (unchecked).
- <6> SNN115628 Archive: Historic England. Undated. NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL. BF100411.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Parent of: Chapel, Northampton General Hospital (Monument) (1160/358/2)
- Parent of: Former burial ground, Northampton General Hospital (Monument) (1160/358/6)
- Parent of: Front Central Block, Northampton General Hospital (Building) (1160/358/1)
- Parent of: Nurses home, Northampton General Hospital (Building) (1160/358/4)
- Parent of: Porter's Lodge, Northampton General Hospital (Building) (1160/358/5)
- Parent of: Possible Gardens With Original Hospital Building (Monument) (1160/358/3)
- Part of: Northampton (Monument) (1160)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7615 6045 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1057813
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 3:10PM
