Williton Workhouse

Introduction

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Williton Workhouse

Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 27 Jun 2016

Now named Sir Gilbert Scott Court after the original founder, this Grade II listed building started life around 1838 as a workhouse, accommodating more than a hundred paupers from the surrounding area. After a spell of use as a hospital, the building was converted to flats.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.164278
Longitude
-3.313981