Monument record MLI13263 - Charity Cottages, Munster Roll Lane, Boston
Summary
Charity Cottages, Munster Roll Lane, Boston.
Type and Period (1)
- ALMSHOUSE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1846 AD to 1990 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A row of charity cottages built in 1846 by the muster roll charity for retired seamen and their widows. {1}
Built in 1846 to house nine aged seamen and widows. Seamen contributed to the Merchant Seaman's Fund monthly and were allocated a cottage when one became available depending on the length of their contribution to the fund. Demolished in 1990. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.169.
- <2> SLI9009 Bibliographic Reference: Linda Crust. 2002. Lincolnshire Almshouses: Nine Centuries of Charitable Housing. p.52.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3340 4350 (62m by 35m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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