Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon
Hospital in Wiltshire, England
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The Princess Margaret Hospital was a large hospital situated in Okus Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, England. It was managed by the Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust.
| Princess Margaret Hospital | |
|---|---|
  Shown in Wiltshire | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Swindon, Wiltshire, England |
| Coordinates | 51.5509°N 1.7989°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS |
| Type | District General |
| Services | |
| Yes | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Closed | 2002 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in England |
History
The hospital, which was built to replace the aging Victoria Hospital, was opened in phases: the outpatients department was opened in 1959 and the main block was opened by Princess Margaret in April 1966. It was the first purpose-built general hospital to be funded by the NHS.[1] After services transferred to the Great Western Hospital, the Princess Margaret Hospital closed on 3 December 2002.[2]
The building was demolished in 2004 and the 25-acre site was redeveloped as housing.[3][4]
