Building record MLI126719 - Former School, Swayfield
Summary
Former school on High Street, Swayfield. Converted for residential use.
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1867 AD to 1982 AD)
- DETACHED HOUSE (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1985 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Former school. Two storey stone building, under a pitched gabled tile roof. Single storey porch to front, with stone hood mould above window opening, and datestone or dedication plaque above that. Modern adaptations include a new roof, possibly increasing the building height, and a large sloped-roof dormer. {1}
White's 1872 Trade Directory states that the school was built in 1867, with a residence for the teacher. It was paid for by the trustees of Browne's Hospital. {2}
The building is shown in its current plan form on the 1904 OS map of the village. {3}
The school was closed in August 1982. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 21/08/2023.
- <2> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.600.
- <3> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. SK 92 SE.
- <4> SLI17594 Article in Serial: 1981. 'School Closures' in the Stamford Mercury. 09/10/1981, p1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 99262 22811 (18m by 15m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAYFIELD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2023 8:00AM
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