Monument record MLI126659 - Site of Former School, Whaplode Drove
Summary
Site of former Church School on Chapel Gate, Whaplode Drove. Later run as a National School. The site is now occupied by modern housing.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1842 AD to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of a former school seen on the 1904 OS map of Whaplode Drove. White's 1856 Trade Directory states that the school was built as a Church School in 1842 at a cost of £350. By 1872 it was being run as a National School and was attended by 70 pupils. {1}{2}{3}
The site is now occupied by post-war housing.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 31 SW.
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp.868-9.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.786.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3197 1347 (10m by 14m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHAPLODE, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2023 12:20PM
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