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Perth, Edinburgh Road, Perth Prison, Hospital Block
Hospital (19th Century), Prison (19th Century)
Site Name Perth, Edinburgh Road, Perth Prison, Hospital Block
Classification Hospital (19th Century), Prison (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) L Block; North Square
Canmore ID 239089
Site Number NO12SW 356.08
NGR NO 11759 22477
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/239089
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Perth
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
Designed by Robert Reid, 1810-12. Solid block with large overhanging eaves, greatly altered internally.
RCAHMS (CAJS) 2012.
Photographic Survey (14 April 2008)
Photographed by the Threatened Buildings Survey prior to demolition of hospital block and alterations to visitor centre.
RCAHMS (CAJS) 2012.
