Castle Hill Lunatic Asylum was

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's first official institution which provided care for the mentally ill. It was located approximately north of

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. Established by

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in May 1811, it operated until 1826. It was housed in a two-storey stone building, previously a granary, which also served as a barracks at one time.

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