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Collection RC5/6 - Lewis Combination Poorhouse / Coulregrein House, Lewis, Scotland
Identity area
Reference code
GB3002 RC5/6
Title
Lewis Combination Poorhouse / Coulregrein House, Lewis, Scotland
Date(s)
- 1893-1970 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
15 volumes
Context area
Name of creator
Lewis Combination Poorhouse
(1893-1930)
Administrative history
The Lewis Combination was established in 1893 comprising of the parish of Barvas, Lochs, Stornoway and Uig. A poorhouse, designed by James M Thompson of Edinburgh, was built at Coulregrein on the outskirts of Stornoway between 1894 and 1896. The two story building could accommodate 66 inmates with each parish being allocated a specific number of beds reflecting their financial investment in the institution. Stornoway was the biggest contributor. Inmates were referred to the poorhouse by the individuals Parishes who had responsibility for their own poor.
In 1911, the poorhouse was licensed to provide accommodation for patients suffering from mental illness who otherwise were transferred to Inverness.
In 1930, the Poor Law system was abolished. The poorhouse was managed by the Coulregrein House Sub-Committee of Management who reported to Ross & Cromarty County Council, closely linked to the Public Assistance Committee of Lewis District Council.
The house continued until into the 1960s, predominantly caring for the elderly. It was demolished c1990.
In 1911, the poorhouse was licensed to provide accommodation for patients suffering from mental illness who otherwise were transferred to Inverness.
In 1930, the Poor Law system was abolished. The poorhouse was managed by the Coulregrein House Sub-Committee of Management who reported to Ross & Cromarty County Council, closely linked to the Public Assistance Committee of Lewis District Council.
The house continued until into the 1960s, predominantly caring for the elderly. It was demolished c1990.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Internal transfer from Museum nan Eilean (Accn 2011-13)
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Minutes 1893-1970; registers 1897-1968; sick roll 1900-1955; diet book 1934-1952; visiting committee reports 1926-1962; garden crop rotation book 1941-1967; financial records1940-1968
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged into series. Within series, items are arranged chronologically.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Some records containing personal data are closed for 100 years from the last date in the volume.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Paper volumes
Finding aids
Digital and paper item level list available in searchroom of Tasglann nan Eilean Siar
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
GB3002 RC5/1 Records of Barvas Parish Council 1884-1930 (held by Tasglann nan Eilean Siar)
GB3002 RC5/2 Records of Lochs Parish Council 1890-1930 (held by Tasglann nan Eilean Siar)
GB3002 RC5/3 Records of Stornoway Parish Council 1845-1943 (held by Tasglann nan Eilean Siar)
GB3002 RC5/4 Records of Uig Parish Council 1885-1930 (held by Tasglann nan Eilean Siar)
GB3002 RC5/5 Records of Lewis Public Assistance Joint Committee 1930-1975 (held by Tasglann nan Eilean Siar)
Notes area
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Lewis Combination Poorhouse (Creator)
