Building record MLI80595 - Nineteenth century school, Skellingthorpe
Summary
Nineteenth century school on Lower Church Road, Skellingthorpe. Still in use.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1856 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A school was built in 1856 adjacent to the church, and was supported partly by grants from Christ's and Spittal Hospitals. The original building appears to survive, and to have been extended. {1}{2}
Irregular and asymmetric plan form. Stone construction; stone is squared and coursed on all elevations. Stone is used for lintel and sill detailing around windows. Slate roof and stone wall construction. Windows altered in part with some modern plain light windows fitted into former Gothic style window patternation, some modern rectangular dormer windows. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI5667 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1907-1950. 25 Inch County Series Map - Third Edition. 1:2500. 70/5.
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). page 348.
- <3> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 22/02/2023.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 92572 72067 (33m by 20m) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | SKELLINGTHORPE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2023 12:21PM
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