Monument record MLI126695 - Site of Former School, Thurlby
Summary
Site of a school seen on historic OS mapping, since demolished.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1853 AD to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of a former school seen on the 1888 and 1904 OS maps of Thurlby. The building was demolished in the 20th century. {1}{2}
White's 1872 Trade Directory states that the school was erected in 1853 at a cost of £130, and was at the time attended by around 80 pupils. A house was built in the parish for the schoolmaster in 1862. {3}
The site is now occupied by modern housing. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. TF 01 NE.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 01 NE.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.722.
- <4> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 15/08/2023.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0946 1682 (14m by 32m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THURLBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2023 3:25PM
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