OS1/32/12/79
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor House | Poor House | Thomas Kier Esq Thomas Stark Esq Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 | A large and Substantial Building three Storeys high, Containing the usual male and female Wards and other Apartments, with Out Offices & Airing Grounds Attached. Situated at the East end of Parkfoot, Was erected in 1850 at a Cost of About £3422 which was levied by Assessment on the Burgh and Parish of Falkirk, it is Supported Also by Assessment. It is under the management of a Board of Guardians & an Inspector of poor. The internal Arrangements are Conducted by a Governor, Matron & Surgeon, the former Also Acts in the Capacity of Schoolmaster. |
| Lunatic Asylum | Lunatic Asylum | Thomas Kier Esq Thomas Stark Esq Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 | Adjoining to and north of the Poorhouse is Situated the Lunatic Asylum. a One Storey building With the usual Male and female Wards, Airing Grounds &c it is used for the Pauper Lunatics of its Own Parish, the internal Arrangements of this building are Also Conducted by the Governor, Matron, Surgeon & two Keepers. The Average number of inmates at the present time is as follows___ Poorhouse. Males 55 Females 71 Asylum Males 9 Females 10 |
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