Description

1.
5190 CHRISTMAS CLOSE

Christmas Close Hospital
(main block only)
SY 9187 5/129

II

The entry shall be amended to read:-

SY 9187 WAREHAM CHRISTMAS CLOSE

5/129 Christmas Close Hospital

- II

Workhouse. 1836, by Carter and Hyde. Colourwashed Flemish bond brick
with hipped Welsh slate roofs and brick stacks. Greek cross plan, with
octagonal centre part and administration block built across southern
arm. 3-storey south front to administration block, with projecting 3-
window bay to centre of 5-window range. Doorcase with moulded
pilasters, carved brackets to flat hood over 2-panel frieze. gauged
brick arches over 6/6-pane sashes, the first floor windows set on plat
band. This block is flanked by 2 and 3-window one-storey wings with
blocked windows. 3-storey 4-window axial rear wing linked to octagonal
tower and flanking 3-storey E and W wings both of which having a half-
hipped 2-storey wing to rear (north): similar fenestration with flat
and segmental arches over 6/6 and 8/8 pane- sashes, except cast-iron
6/6-pane casements to tower and lean-to to left (west) of axial wing
connecting tower to south block. Interior not inspected. The Greek
cross plan is a copy of Samuel Kempthorne's designs which accompanied
the first report of the 'Poor Law Commissioners in 1835.
(RCHM: Dorset, Vol 2, p3).

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1.
5190 CHRISTMAS CLOSE

Christmas Close Hospital
(main block only)
SY 9187 5/129

II

2.
1836. Carter and Hyde, architects. Built as a workhouse. Colourwashed brick.
Hipped slate roof. Greek cross plan. Front of 3 storeys. Band above ground floor.
5 ranges of sashes with glazing bars, centre 3 breaking forward. Doorcase has moulded
pilasters, cut brackets and 2 sunk panels between brackets. Included for south
front only.

Listing NGR: SY9179687475

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26413302

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