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Paisley, Dykebar Hospital

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Hospital (First World War), Hospital (20th Century), Psychiatric Hospital (20th Century)

Site Name Paisley, Dykebar Hospital

Classification Hospital (First World War), Hospital (20th Century), Psychiatric Hospital (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Dykebar War Hospital

Canmore ID 198158

Site Number NS46SE 312

NGR NS 49894 61574

NGR Description Centred on NS 49894 61574

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/198158

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View of ward 19/20 from W.
View of ward 19/20 from W.View of ward 22 from SE.View of Entrance to Medical Admin Block.General view of Trust HQ from S.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the SSE.View of ward 19 from N.Interior. Medical Admin Block view of corridor showing metal fire doors.View of Entrance to Medical Admin Block.General view of Ward 16 from E.General view of Ward 15 from S.Interior. Medical Admin Block view of entrance hallGeneral view of Ward 15 from S.General view of main entrance.General view of Larchgrove from SE.Detail of Larchgrove entranceOblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the WSW.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the E.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the NE.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the SSW.View of chimney and laundry from NW.Interior. Medical Admin Block view of entrance hallGeneral view of Medical Admin Block from SE.General view of Larchgrove from SE.Interior. View of Stores showing glazed galleryInterior. Medical Admin Block view of corridor showing metal fire doors.General view of Ward 16 from E.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the SW.View of ward 19/20 from W.Interior. Medical Admin Block view of entrance hallInterior. Medical Admin Block view of door frame.General view of main entrance.General view of Trust HQ from S.General view of Ward 11 from S.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the SE.General view of Ward 11 from S.General view, Harelaw, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, 1937. Oblique aerial photograph, taken facing south. Interior. Medical Admin Block view of door frame.View of Entrance to Medical Admin Block.View of Entrance to Medical Admin Block.General view of Medical Admin Block from SE.General view of Trust HQ from S.View of chimney and laundry from NW.Interior. Medical Admin Block view of door frame.View of Entrance to Medical Admin Block.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the WNW.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the SW.View of ward 22 from SE.Interior. View of StoresGeneral view of Ward 16 from E.General view of Larchgrove from SE.General view of Ward 11 from S.Interior. View of StoresGeneral view of Medical Admin Block from SE.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the NW.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the E.View of ward 20 from SW.View of chimney and laundry from NW.Interior. View of Stores showing glazed galleryInterior. View of Stores showing glazed galleryGeneral view of main entrance.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the NW.View of ward 19 from N.View of ward 20 from SW.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the SSE.Oblique aerial view centred on the hospital, taken from the ESE.View of Entrance to Medical Admin Block.General view of Ward 15 from S.Detail of Larchgrove entrance

Administrative Areas

  • Council Renfrewshire
  • Parish Paisley (Renfrew)
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Renfrew
  • Former County Renfrewshire

World War One Audit of Surviving Remains (2 October 2013)

World War One Audit of Surviving Remains

Dykebar was built to serve Renfrewshire with the exception of the burghs of Paisley and Johnstone, both of which already had mental hospital provision. When opened, the hospital comprised the central administration block plus hospital admission wings on each side, two male and two female villas and a reception house, together with medical superintendent's house and the service buildings, and the lodge. In 1914, the nurses' home and a further two villas were added to the site. Large addition opened 1975, not included in listing.

The asylum was requisitioned as a war hospital, one of a number of asylums taken into military medical use. It provided beds for 500 other ranks.

Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 2 October 2013.

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Project (March 2013 - September 2013)

A project to characterise the quantity and quality of the Scottish resource of known surviving remains of the First World War. Carried out in partnership between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.

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Desk Based Assessment (26 July 2018 - 7 August 2018)

Wardell Armstrong LLP (WA) was commissioned by CALA Homes West Limited to prepare a Heritage Impact Assessment of Dykebar Hospital, Paisley, PA2 7DS (centred on NGR NS 49877 61553), in advance of the proposed redevelopment of the site into an expansive residential area.

Information from OASIS ID - wardella2-324954 (A Buschmann) 2018

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Field Visit (26 July 2018 - 7 August 2018)

Wardell Armstrong LLP (WA) was commissioned by CALA Homes West Limited to prepare a Heritage Impact Assessment of Dykebar Hospital, Paisley, PA2 7DS (centred on NGR NS 49877 61553), in advance of the proposed redevelopment of the site into an expansive residential area.

Information from OASIS ID - wardella2-324954 (A Buschmann) 2018

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