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BATTERY HILL TEMPORARY CHOLERA HOSPITAL,
STONEHOUSE

During the cholera visitation of 1849 a temporary hospital was erected on Battery Hill, Stonehouse.

Measuring 90 feet in length by 35 feet in width, it was to accommodate only six beds for  males and the same for females.

It was expected to be ready for use by Saturday August 18th 1849.

 

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