The Holsworthy Union Workhouse
Introduction
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The Holsworthy Union Workhouse
Image: © Humphrey Bolton Taken: 6 Apr 2010
Built in 1857, and became the Dawfield Hospital. Now flats and houses. The Holsworthy Poor Law Union included a large number of the surrounding civil parishes. PLUs were abolished in 1930 and their functions transferred to the county councils.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.813499
Longitude
-4.357696