Gloucester County Lunatic Asylums; Horton Rd -> Barnwood (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 21:45 (5955 days ago) @ Strok

Gloucestershire Asylums

First County Lunatic Asylum

Originally founded as Gloucester Lunatic Asylum in 1793.
The Old County and City Lunatic Asylum, opened July 21st 1823, at Horton Road, Wotton, on rising ground, about half a mile from the City of Gloucester, in its own grounds of 45 acres, and affords extensive views of the surrounding country. The centre of the building is in form of a semi circle, which with the wings originally extended 250 feet, but additional buildings, including a chapel (erected 1873), have since been erected. There is accommodation for 640 patients

The Chapel on site which was built on the site of a previous chapel in 1873, remained in use until 1980's when it was turned into Offices. The Asylum later became known as Horton Road Hospital.

Second County Lunatic Asylum

The new County Asylum at Barnwood, opened in 1883, occupies a charming situation at the foot of some outlying spurs of the cotswolds, and is built on the block system. It is intended to hold from 1,000 to 1,200 patients, but the blocks at present erected will hold only about 400.

The site had its own Farm and Water Mill. Later became known as Coney Hill Hospital, and has now closed.

There was also a private hospital in Barnwood at Barnwood House.

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