Building record MLI126739 - Former School, Old Somerby
Summary
Former school on School Lane, Old Somerby. Converted for residential use.
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1845 AD to 1970 AD?)
- DETACHED HOUSE (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1970 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Former school. Single storey building of coursed limestone, under a pitched gabled tile roof. Gabled porch is faced with ashlar, and has a bell gable above with bell still in situ. Ashlar quoins, and ashlar hood moulds to doors and windows. There are modern extensions to the rear of the building. {1}
White's 1856 Trade Directory states that the school was built by subscription in 1845. {2}
Shown on the 1904 OS map of Old Somerby in a single range with a porch in its current location. {3}
The school was closed at some point in the 20th century.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500.
- <1> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 24/08/2023.
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.427.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 96122 33912 (14m by 15m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD SOMERBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 24 2023 12:55PM
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