Monument record MLI126823 - Site of Former School, Welbourn
Summary
Site of a former school on High Street, Welbourn, seen on historic mapping.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1850 AD? to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of a school on High Street, Welbourn, seen on the 1887 and 1905 OS maps of the village. {1}{2}
A school is mentioned in White's 1856 Trade Directory, and in 1872 it was attended by 90 children. {3}{4}
The school building was demolished in the 20th century and replaced with the current school buildings on the same site.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. SK 95 SE.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. SK 95 SE.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.341.
- <4> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). pp.616-617.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9667 5425 (12m by 18m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELBOURN, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 18 2023 3:21PM
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