What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Village Workhouse 1791-1836 Recorded plaque organisation: Dymchurch & District Heritage group.
The Dymchurch Village Workhouse operated as a facility for the poor and destitute from 1791 to 1836, reflecting the local implementation of Britain's Poor Law system before the sweeping reforms of 1834.
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Places near here
Dr Syn's RestaurantListed building · 38 yd
Martello Tower No 24Listed building · 162 yd
Martello tower no 24 at DymchurchScheduled monument · 163 yd
DymchurchHeritage attraction · 261 yd
St Mary's BayHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
National Cycle Network milepostMonument or public art · 1.8 mi
Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's ChurchScheduled monument · 3.3 mi
Greatstone beachBeach / strand · 3.4 mi
Knoll WoodWood · 4.1 mi
Dungeness Nature ReserveVisitor information · 4.6 mi
Royal Oak Motor HotelMemorial · 4.6 mi
Romney Sands Holiday ParkVisitor information · 4.6 miOther information
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