Pewsey - Former Union Workhouse
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Pewsey - Former Union Workhouse
Image: © Chris Talbot Taken: 19 Feb 2012
Pewsey Union workhouse was erected in 1836 on a site at the west of Pewsey. The Poor Law Commissioners authorised an expenditure of £3,213 on construction of the building which was to accommodate 200 inmates. It has nowbeen converted into housing.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.341293
Longitude
-1.775819