After The Workhouse.

Now known as Westhill House, c1910

Since the workhouse moved to Stratton St. Margaret the property has had a variety of uses. By 1880 it had become known as Westhill House and was used as a vicarage for St. Michaels Church. Later, in the 1920's, it was the home of Sir Noel Arkell for several years. It was then purchased by the Highworth Building Company and converted into three private homes in the 1960's. Today the property is registered as a Grade 2 listed building.
In the grounds there still stands a small, rather inconspicuous brick building which some say was the Workhouse Mortuary.

Sunday School party at Weshill House, between 1945 & 1950

Westhill House from the air showing the folly in the grounds.

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