Plan of Carlow Union Workhouse 1873

Plan of Carlow Workhouse

Plan of Carlow Union Workhouse from Ordnance Survey Map, sheet 25 surveyed in 1873 and zincographed in 1875, under the direction of Lt. Col. Wilkinson (not listed on sheet 25). The scale of map is 10.56 feet to 1 mile. The detail of this building is enhanced by use of colour. Entrance from the Kilkenny Road shows central path bounded by grass and scattered trees. A lodge is situated to the right of the entrance. The symmetrical plan is clearly identified on the map. Part of the Parliamentary Boundary can be seen passing through gable on left hand side of map, and to the County, Barony and Parish boundary along the centre of the River Barrow.

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Plan of Carlow Workhouse
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Plan of Carlow Workhouse

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A plan of Carlow Union Workhouse can be found on sheet 25 of the Ordnance Survey maps of Carlow Town.

The survey was completed in 1873 and zincographed in 1875 under the direction of Col. Wilkinson. The scale of these maps is 10.56 feet to one mile.

The entrance to the Workhouse from the Kilkenny Road is shown at the top of the map. It features a central pathway bounded on either side by green areas with scattered trees and shrubs.

The building itself is coloured pink with gable and wall details highlighted in red. The yard spaces are also clearly outlined.

The River Barrow, shown on the Ordnance map but not on this plan detail, ran parallel to the Kilkenny Road.

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