Monument record MYO4570 - CLIFTON HOSPITAL
Summary
A Victorian pyschiatric hospital, then termed a 'pauper lunatic asylum' designed by Scott and Moffatt, opened in 1847. it was extended with additional wings by J B and William Atkinson in 1850. A chapel was added in 1873, a recreation hall in 1876, further wards in 1879 and a water tower in 1882. Further alterations were carried out in 1890, 1910 and 1915.
Location
Grid reference | SE 5845 5384 (point) |
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Map sheet | SE55SE |
Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Civil Parish | Clifton Without, City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Type and Period (8)
- NURSES HOSTEL (Altered, 20th Century - 1915 AD to 1915 AD)
- INFIRMARY (Altered, 20th Century - 1910 AD to 1915 AD)
- PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (Mid 19th Century to Late 19th Century - 1847 AD to 1890 AD)
- INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL (Altered, Late 19th Century - 1890 AD to 1890 AD)
- WATER TOWER (Late 19th Century - 1882 AD to 1882 AD)
- WARD BLOCK (Victorian Addition, Late 19th Century - 1879 AD to 1879 AD)
- RECREATIONAL HALL (Additon, Late 19th Century - 1876 AD to 1876 AD)
- CHAPEL (Addition, Late 19th Century - 1873 AD to 1873 AD)
Full Description
NMR Information:
No further description provided.
GIS point based on NMR information. Exact location is unsure, but should be close. The building may have been demolished. Chapel is still extant.
Related event: (UID 1050602) RCHME: HOSPITALS PROJECT
Architectural Survey
1991 - 1995
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 5 2023 11:17AM