Building record MLI126306 - Cross Swords Inn, Skillington
Summary
19th century public house.
Type and Period (1)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Public House. Two storey three bay stone building, under a hipped slate roof. Two gable stacks. Dressed stone quoins on the corners, with a stone plinth below. Windows are replacement 4 over 16 top opening, with concrete lintels and sills. Features a narrow corner north elevation.
White's 1856 Trade Directory names Edward Herring as 'victualler' at the Cross Swords, and the 1872 Directory names John Burchnell. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 01/03/2023.
- <2> SLI9454 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. SK 82 NE.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.426.
- <4> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.729.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8987 2574 (16m by 16m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SKILLINGTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 1 2023 4:23PM
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