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Ground plan, Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum, Wales
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Ground plan, Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum, Wales
Architects ground-floor plan of the Carmarthen Lunatic Asylum erected near Carmarthen, South Wales, in 1865 and designed by David Brandon. It was jointly used by the counties of Carmarthen, Cardigan and Pembroke. It later became known as the Joint Counties Mental Hospital and then as St. Davids Hospital
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1863 1865 Asylum Brandon Cardigan Cardiganshire Carmarthen Carmarthenshire Counties Floor Health Lunatic Mental Pembroke Pembrokeshire Plan Psychiatric 1860s
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1. Title: Ground Plan of Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum, Wales (1865) 2. Description: This ground plan depicts the architectural design of the Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum, erected near Carmarthen, South Wales, in 1865. Designed by the esteemed architect David Brandon, this asylum was a collaborative project between the counties of Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke. 3. Historical Context: The Victorian era (1837-1901) was a pivotal time in the history of mental health care. Asylums, like the Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum, were established to provide care for individuals with mental health conditions, offering an alternative to the harsh and inhumane conditions they often faced in workhouses and prisons. 4. Architectural Design: David Brandon's design for the asylum was a significant departure from the traditional, institutional layouts of the time. The ground floor plan reveals a well-planned, spacious layout, with separate wings for male and female patients, a chapel, a laundry, a kitchen, a bakehouse, and various staff quarters. The asylum's design aimed to create a more humane and therapeutic environment for its residents. 5. Evolution of the Institution: Over the years, the Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum underwent several name changes, including Joint Counties Mental Hospital and St. Davids Hospital. Despite these changes, the institution continued to serve the communities of Carmarthenshire, Cardiganshire, and Pembrokeshire, providing essential mental health care for generations. 6. Legacy: This ground plan is a testament to the architectural and historical significance of the Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum. It provides a unique glimpse into the past, offering insights into the evolution of mental health care and the architectural designs that shaped it. This drawing invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the progress made in mental health care since the 1860s.
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