Survey Data
Reg No
15004037
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social
Previous Name
Athlone Union Workhouse
Original Use
Workhouse
In Use As
Unknown
Date
1840 - 1845
Coordinates
203906, 241743
Date Recorded
08/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Detached single-bay single-storey former workhouse morgue, built c.1841. Altered c.1980 for use as storage shed. Pitched slate roof with raised cement verges and clay ridge tiles. Constructed of coursed rubble limestone with loop hole window openings to the gable ends. Round-headed doorcase to north gable. Square-headed opening to street frontage (now blocked) was formerly used for moving coffins. Located to northwest of former workhouse administration block (15004036).
Appraisal
A small but well-built structure that retains its original mass and character. Forms part of an important group of buildings associated with the former Athlone Union Workhouse.