Building record 414/1/1 - Daventry Rural District Isolation Hospital
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Summary
The hospital was built in 1913 to designs by J.B.Williams, a single-storey building of red brick with slated, gabled roof. Alterations and additions in the 1930's, and by 1943 there was also a temporary wooden building for diptheria patients.
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Type and Period (7)
- MORTUARY HOUSE (Built 1913, Early 20th Century - 1913 AD to 1913 AD)
- OFFICE (Built 1913, Early 20th Century - 1913 AD to 1913 AD)
- PAVILION WARD BLOCK (Built 1913, Early 20th Century - 1913 AD to 1913 AD)
- AMBULANCE GARAGE (Alterations and additions in the 30's, Early 20th Century to Second World War - 1930 AD to 1939 AD)
- NURSES HOSTEL (Alterations and additions in the 30's, Early 20th Century to Second World War - 1930 AD to 1939 AD)
- INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL (Built 1913, Early 20th Century - 1913 AD to 1913 AD)
- INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL (Alterations and additions in the 30's, Early 20th Century to Second World War - 1930 AD to 1939 AD)
Full Description
{1} Mentioned in appendix - no details given
{3} Reasons for currently not Listing the Building
English Heritage has received an application to assess Staverton Isolation Hospital for listing. The isolation hospital was built in 1913 and used by the RAF as a hospital throughout the Second World War and later by the American USAAF. The buildings were photographed by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments in England (RCHME) in 1993.
Based on the information provided and with reference to the Principles of Selection (March 2010) and English Heritage’s Selection Guides (2011), Staverton Isolation Hospital is not recommended for listing for the following principal reason.
* Architectural interest: the buildings are typical of their date, demonstrating little further architectural interest or innovation.
<1> Richardson H. (Editor), 1998, English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design, p.208 (checked) (Book). SNN62723.
<2> Historic England, Undated, DAVENTRY RURAL DISTRICT ISOLATION HOSPITAL, STAVERTON, BF100437 (Archive). SNN113191.
<3> English Heritage, Designation Advice Report, Whitmill Hill Farm, Badby Lane (Report). SNN113190.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN62723 Book: Richardson H. (Editor). 1998. English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design. RCHME. p.208 (checked).
- <2> SNN113191 Archive: Historic England. Undated. DAVENTRY RURAL DISTRICT ISOLATION HOSPITAL, STAVERTON. Historic England Archive. BF100437.
- <3> SNN113190 Report: English Heritage. Designation Advice Report. Whitmill Hill Farm, Badby Lane.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 54830 60979 (29m by 29m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAVERTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1052101
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 6:11PM
