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Dovenby Hall Hospital
Hob Uid: 1072324
Location : Cumbria Allerdale Bridekirk
Grid Ref : NY0948033090
Summary : Dovenby Hall, an early 19th century country house incorporating a late 13th century tower house with extensions of 1632-91. The Hall was converted into a mental hospital in 1930-31 and two patient villas were built in the grounds. Two more villas, a school and recreation hall were added during the 1930s. An occupational therapy unit was added between 1950 and 1969 but the hospital had closed by 1997.
More information : [NY 09483314] Tower [GT] Dovenby Hall Hospital [T.U.] (1) There is a Pele-tower at Dovenby Hall made of Roman stones; a manor-house has been added. (2) Norman window in vaulted tower within house. (3,4) Dovenby Hall, an early 19th century country house incorporating a late 13th century tower house with extensions of 1632-91. The Hall was converted into a mental hospital in 1930-31 and two patient villas were built in the grounds. Two more villas, a school and recreation hall were added during the 1930s. An occupational therapy unit was added between 1950 and 1969 but the hospital had closed by 1997. Listed Grade II. (5) Listed by Perriam and Robinson. (6)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Late C13
Monument End Date : 1299
Monument Start Date : 1267
Monument Type : Tower House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 1632-1691
Monument End Date : 1691
Monument Start Date : 1632
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Early C19
Monument End Date : 1832
Monument Start Date : 1801
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Converted 1930-31
Monument End Date : 1931
Monument Start Date : 1930
Monument Type : Learning Disability Hospital, Patients Villa
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Additions 1931-1939
Monument End Date : 1939
Monument Start Date : 1931
Monument Type : Learning Disability Hospital, Patients Villa, Recreational Hall, Hospital School
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Additions 1950-1969
Monument End Date : 1969
Monument Start Date : 1950
Monument Type : Learning Disability Hospital, Patients Villa, Occupational Therapy Unit
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : By 1997
Monument End Date : 1997
Monument Start Date : 1970
Monument Type : Learning Disability Hospital
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 102292
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 72578
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Cumbria)
External Cross Reference Number : 4497
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 03 SE 19
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1995-12-31

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Dovenby Hall Hospital