Building record MLI126703 - Former School, Gedney Hill
Summary
Former school on Hillgate, Gedney Hill. Converted for residential use.
Type and Period (3)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1860 AD to 1970 AD?)
- TEACHERS HOUSE (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1860 AD to 1960 AD?)
- HOUSE (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1970 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Former school and schoolmaster's house. One and a half storey rendered and colourwashed building, under a pitched slate roof. Attached schoolmaster's house is two storey, in the same style, with a large lateral stack and a datestone on the front elevation reading '1860'. {1}
White's 1872 Trade Directory states that the school and house were erected in 1860 at a cost of £660. In 1872 the school was attended by 60 pupils. {2}
The buildings can be seen in their current plan form on the 1904 OS map of Gedney Hill. {3}
The building ceased to be used as a school in the latter half of the 20th century and is now a private residence.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 16/08/2023.
- <2> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.741.
- <3> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 31 SW.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 33885 11327 (25m by 17m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GEDNEY HILL, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 2:03PM
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