Building record MLI83258 - The Sessions House, Monks Road
Summary
The Sessions House, Monks Road.
Type and Period (9)
- MAGISTRATES COURT (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1805 AD? to 1990 AD?)
- COMMERCIAL OFFICE (Late 20th Century - 1976 AD to 1989 AD)
- FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGE (Altered in 1998, Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1997 AD? to 2050 AD)
- PLATFORM (Modern - 1901 AD? to 2050 AD)
- WALL (Early 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1901 AD? to 1990 AD?)
- WELL COVER (Complete millstone used as well cover, Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- WELL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1900 AD? to 1990 AD?)
- SESSIONS HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1805 AD to 1888 AD)
- LABORATORY (Post Medieval to Modern - 1850 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The Sessions House was built in 1805 by William Hayward of brick with stone dressings and a slate roof with a rear wall stack. The building is of two storeys with five bays, and the symmetrical front has end bays defined by giant pilasters with three blank windows between them. The north and south sides have regular fenestration. The interior has a cantilevered stone winder staircase; the courtroom has panelled benches and a semi-circular dock; the gallery is on iron posts with lamp holders; and there is a splayed enclosure to the magistrates' seats, with an enriched pediment topped with a figure of Justice. 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}
During a watching brief in 1997, several features connected to the prison and later occupation of the site were recorded. A diesel tank and associated brick base (left in situ) were noted during enabling works. An east/west limestone wall was recorded protruding from the section of the hole excavated for removal of the diesel tank. A brick wall in the south-east corner of the trench was thought to be a continuation of a wall noted during the evauation. A brick-built well was found to be capped by a millstone, thought to be of post medieval or later date and constructed of Millstone Grit from the Pennines. {2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI5854 Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Dec 1999. Revised List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1941-1/12/208 269.334.
- <2> SLI8113 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. April 1999. Sessions House, Monks Road, Lincoln. SESA97.
- <3> SLI8114 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. April 1999. Sessions House, Monks Road, Lincoln. LCNCC 139.97.
- <4> SLI8284 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Nov 1996. Sessions House, Lincoln.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9785 7146 (76m by 82m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABBEY, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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