Monument record MLI126814 - Site of Former School, Leasingham
Summary
Site of a former school on Lincoln Road, Leasingham, seen on historic mapping.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1849 AD to 1980 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of a former school. Seen on the 1887 and 1905 OS maps of Leasingham as a single range with several small porches or lean-to extensions. {1}{2}
White's 1856 Trade Directory states that the school was built in 1849 by Charles Winn Esq., with contributions from the rector and the lady of the manor. The rector had enlarged it by 1872, when it was attended by 50 pupils. {3}{4}
The building was demolished at some point in the 20th century. The current primary school was built on the same site.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. TF 04 NE.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 04 NE.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.451.
- <4> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.623.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0553 4859 (21m by 12m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LEASINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 13 2023 11:47AM
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