Raikeswood Hospital

Raikeswood Hospital was a health facility in Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It has been converted for residential use and remains a Grade II listed building.[1]

Raikeswood Hospital
Raikeswood Hospital
Shown in North Yorkshire
Geography
LocationGargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England
Coordinates53.9634°N 2.0244°W / 53.9634; -2.0244
Organisation
Care systemNHS
Services
Emergency departmentNo
History
Opened1840
Closed1991
Links
ListsHospitals in England

History

The facility had its origins in the Skipton Union Workhouse which was designed by George Webster[2] and opened in 1840.[3] A new infirmary was added in 1900.[3] It became the Skipton Public Assistance Institution in 1930 and then joined the National Health Service as Raikeswood Hospital in 1948.[3] After services had transferred to Skipton General Hospital in April 1991, Raikeswood Hospital closed and was subsequently converted for residential use as Gainsborough Court.[4]

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References
  1. Historic England. "Administation Block of Raikeswood Hospital (1131874)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  2. "Conservation Area Appraisal: Skipton-in-Craven" (PDF). Craven District Council. 2008. p. 33. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  3. "Skipton". Workhouses. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  4. "Raikeswood Hospital closed 25 years ago amid much bitterness". Craven Herald. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
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