Building record MLI82740 - The Old School, Main Street
Summary
19th century former school, now in use as a village hall.
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1848 AD to 1975 AD?)
- VILLAGE HALL (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1975 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The Old School was built in 1848 by W.A.Nicholson as part of the complete estate village erected by the Chaplin family of Blankney Hall. It is constructed of coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings with a slate roof. It is T-plan and single storey. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2}
The building is marked as a school on the 1888 and 1905 OS maps of Blankney. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI7497 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 047.009, 7/7.
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). page 355.
- <3> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. TF 06 SE.
- <4> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 06 SE.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 06784 60190 (18m by 24m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLANKNEY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 28 2023 12:03PM
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