Monument record MLI126837 - Site of Former School, Branston Fen
Summary
Site of a small school on North Causeway, Branston Fen, seen on historic mapping.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1870 AD? to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of a small school building seen on the 1888 and 1905 OS maps of Branston Fen. White's 1872 Trade Directory states that there was a mixed school in the Fens with 20 pupils, rented by the rector of Branston. {1}{2}{3}
The building appears to have been demolished at some point in the 20th century. Post-war housing now occupies the site.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. TF 06 NE.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 06 NE.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.640.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0663 6938 (21m by 17m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANSTON AND MERE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 19 2023 9:26AM
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