Building record MLI83126 - Morton Grange, Morton Lane
Summary
Morton Grange, Morton Lane, is a seventeenth century farmhouse.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
62442
Morton Grange is a seventeenth century farmhouse of red brick with a pantile roof. It has three bays with a single bay addition to the east. It has internal chamfered beams, one dated 1682. 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. It is thought that this may have been the site a monastic grange, although 'grange' also has a nineteenth century use, meaning 'a homestead, small mansion or farmhouse, especially one standing by itself remote from others'. (see 62462) {1}{2}{3}
Morton Grange, Swinderby. Partially extant 17th century farmstead. Regular courtyard of E plan. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been significant loss (greater than 50%) of traditional buildings. Located within a loose farmstead cluster. Large modern sheds are located to the side of the site. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI2216 Index: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 450.013; 3/48.
- <2> SLI7986 Unpublished Document: A.J. White. Notes in parish file regarding Morton Grange. -.
- <3> SLI7987 Bibliographic Reference: Kenneth Cameron. 1991. The Place-Names of Lincolnshire, Part 2. 2. page 100.
- <4> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 4989.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 88480 63756 (31m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWINDERBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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