Monument record MNL 1199 - Mildenhall Workhouse
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Summary
Site of the Mildenhall Workhouse from c.1720 prior to its relocation to King's Way (see MNL 330)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7097 7455 (40m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL77SW |
| Civil Parish | MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
The first Mildenhall Workhouse was located here to the south-west of the church from the 1720s. The benefactor was Thomas Hanmer (Speaker for the House of Commons) who also endowed the adjacent almshouses. In 1836 the new Mildenhall Union took over the workhouse and it was enlarged (S2). Part extant (see listed building national ref.430503). In 1894-5 a new workhouse was built North of King's Way on the East of Mildenhall (see MNL 330).
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Record last edited
Nov 22 2024 3:45PM