Building record MLI83161 - Halfway House Inn, Fosse Way

Summary

Halfway House Inn, Fosse Way

Type and Period (7)

  • (Post Medieval - 1630 AD to 1683 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1683 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1815 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1815 AD? to 2050 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1815 AD? to 2050 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1815 AD? to 2050 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

62459 The Halfway House Inn first appeared as a farmstead in 1630, as a result of Enclosure. The present Halfway House Inn can be traced back to 1683 when it was separate holding and dwelling. It was first noted as a pub in 1815, known variously as the Half Way House Inn, the Red Lion or Morton Woodhouse. The sale inventory of 1864 described the property as the Red Lion Inn, a brew house, coach house, stables and homestead set in 17 acres. {1} It is unlikely that the current building dates back to the 17th century, as it is not listed. {2} The Dovecote (Red Lion Inn), Swinderby. Partially extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard with L-plan range plus detached buildings to the third side of the yard. The farmhouse is attached to a range of working buildings. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Isolated location. Large modern sheds are located to the side of the site. {3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Unpublished Document: North Kesteven District Council. 1986. Stepping out leaflet - Tunman Wood. -.
  •  Verbal Communication: Bennet, M. and Bax, L.. 2008. Discussion about the Halfway House Inn. 29/02/08.
  •  Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 4991.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 88987 63063 (101m by 92m)
Civil Parish SWINDERBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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