Former Raikeswood Hospital, Skipton
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Former Raikeswood Hospital, Skipton
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 17 May 2013
Built as a workhouse though taking the form of a Palladian country house, albeit a very plain one, with pedimented central block linked to pavilions. By George Webster, 1839-40. Grade II listed. Now flats with much enabling development behind.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.963359
Longitude
-2.024503