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Irish 800-pauper workhouse, ground plan

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Irish 800-pauper workhouse, ground plan

Ground plan of the model plan for Irish union workhouses housing up to 800 inmates. The plan was devised by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners architect in Ireland. It comprised an entrance block (right), main block (centre), and infirmary (left) linked to the main block via dining hall/chapel. The grounds were divided into separate walled yards for different categories of inmate

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This ground plan depicts the model design for Irish Union Workhouses, created by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners' architect in Ireland, in 1839. The workhouse was designed to house up to 800 inmates and comprised an entrance block, main block, and infirmary, all linked via a dining hall and chapel. The entrance block served as the administrative center and the main point of entry for new arrivals. The main block, situated in the center, housed the living quarters for able-bodied inmates. The infirmary, located on the left, provided medical care for the sick and infirm. The grounds were meticulously planned and divided into separate walled yards for different categories of inmates. The ground floor plan reveals the institutional nature of the workhouse, with segregated spaces for men, women, and children. The design aimed to promote self-sufficiency and discipline through hard labor and strict regulations. The Victorian-era workhouse system, established under the Poor Law (Ireland) Act of 1838, was a response to the growing issue of poverty and vagrancy in Ireland. The workhouses were intended to provide a deterrent to outdoor relief and encourage able-bodied paupers to work rather than relying on charity. The segregated living arrangements and strict regulations were intended to promote order and discipline within the workhouse community. This ground plan offers a unique perspective into the institutional design of the Irish Union Workhouses and the historical context of poverty and social welfare in 19th-century Ireland. The architectural significance of the design lies in its ability to illustrate the segregated living arrangements and the institutional nature of the workhouse system during this period.

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