NHER 15217 (Building record) - Former workhouse

Workhouse.
Erected 1779 to replace one in town, closed 1835.
On former common, in what (S1) calls Workhouse Lane.
E. Rose (NAU), 6 September 1979.

September 1983. Listed, Grade II.
3 to 21 Pearsons Lane.
Flint, part rendered, red brick dressings, pantiled.
One and two storeys, E-plan. Windows mainly modern.
See (S2) for the complete listing details.

Three chimney stacks on south and in ridges of wings. Dentiled eaves.
E. Rose (NAU), 3 December 1984.

The building superceded one of 1599 that was turned into cottages when this one was built; but whether this was adjacent or not is not known.
(S3).
E. Rose (NLA), 1 September 2006.

October 2008.
Proposal to consruct an extension to the east side of the building, in the same location as on the 1928 Ordnance Survey map. The modern windows will be replaced with traditional flush casements, the external walls and roof will be stailised and the interior will be repaired and modified.
See (S4) for further information
H. White (NLA) 22 December 2008.