Building record MLI83738 - 62 and 64 Church Street, Market Deeping
Summary
Former school at 62 and 64 Church Street, Market Deeping. Built in 1819 and converted to a private house in 1965.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Former school at 62 and 64 Church Street, thought to have been built in 1819. The school closed in 1965, and was converted to use as a private house soon after. The building is constructed of coursed and banded limestone and a Collyweston slate roof, with two storeys and a five bay front. Above on window is a stone panel inscribed 'Erected by the Feofees of Market Deeping Charity Estates A.D. 1819'. To either side of the door are boot scraper insets. 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}
In his 1856 Trade Directory, White states that the Free School in Market Deeping was built in 1819, and had recently been enlarged. By 1872 it was described as an Endowed School, and was attended by 80 pupils. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI8342 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 12/139.
- <2> SLI12351 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2005. Market Deeping Conservation Area. Church Street character area.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.873.
- <4> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.695.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 13731 10165 (13m by 18m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARKET DEEPING, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Aug 18 2023 12:12PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.