Commemorative plaque 75053

This blue commemorative plaque records: Built in 1836-37 with the Poor Law Commissioners authorising expenditure of £4840. Later extended to accommodate 300 residents, it was designed by John Plowman and a southside chapel was later used by Danetre Hospital as a morgue. The Workhouse now acts as an administration block for the new hospital to the rear, opened in 2006. Recorded plaque organisation: Daventry Heritage Trail.

This workhouse, built between 1836-37 under Poor Law Commissioners and designed by John Plowman, served as a critical institution for housing the destitute and later functioned as part of Danetre Hospital before becoming an administration block.