Monument record MLI126486 - Site of Former School, Benniworth
Summary
Site of a former village school in Benniworth.The school was closed in the mid 20th century and subsequently demolished.
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Second World War - 1870 AD? to 1940 AD?)
- VILLAGE HALL (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD? to 1960 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of a former 19th century school. Opened at some point before 1886, and closed by 1955, it was subsequently used as a village hall. It fell into disrepair and was demolished in the later 20th century. The site is now used as farmland. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI9454 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. TF 28 SW.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 28 SW.
- <3> SLI17462 Article in Serial: 1930. 'Benniworth - Will the School Be Closed' in the Louth Standard. 08/11/1930, p10.
- <4> SLI17463 Article in Serial: 1955. 'Benniworth - Postponed' in the Louth Standard. 26/02/1955, p10.
- <5> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 30/05/2023.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2077 8185 (13m by 16m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BENNIWORTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 30 2023 10:37AM
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