Building record MLI126651 - Marjorum Hall Community Centre, Risegate
Summary
Former Free School on Siltside, Gosberton Risegate. Now in use as a community centre.
Type and Period (3)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval - 1681 AD to 1850 AD?)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1876 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- COMMUNITY CENTRE (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1950 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Former school. Single storey L-shape plan red brick building, under a pitched gabled slate roof. One lateral and one ridge stack. Gable is parapeted and coped. {1}
White's 1856 Trade Directory states that the Free School at Risegate was founded in 1681 by Robert Marjorum, but had fallen into decay and was due to be rebuilt. The 1872 Directory also states that the school was yet to be rebuilt. A dedication stone on the front gable is inscribed 'REBUILT BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION 1876'. {2}{3}
It is unclear when the school was closed.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 03/08/2023.
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.806.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.795.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 21593 30036 (16m by 18m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GOSBERTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 3 2023 3:30PM
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