Building record MLI84876 - Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough
Summary
Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough.
Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to Second World War - 1820 AD? to 1945 AD)
- PUBLIC BUILDING (Cold War to 21st Century - 1946 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Large early 19th century house of two storeys in pale brick, with hipped roof. Formerly listed as the Hollies. 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}
A plaque to the left of the front door of Richmond House reads 'The Urban District Council of Gainsborough, Richmond Park. The house and grounds were given to the council by Charles Frank Richmond, Solicitor of this town, upon trust that the property be retained and used by the council as a park, pleasure ground, Museum, art gallery or similar purpose for the benefit of the community of Gainsborough and District. A . MCMXLVI . D'. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI2315 Index: Department of the Environment. 1977. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/107; 167.083.
- <2> SLI12719 Photograph: David Gregory. 2000. Photographs of Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough. Print. -.
- <3> SLI12462 Verbal Communication: Bennet, Mark. 2009. Verbal Communication from Mark Bennet of the Lincolnshire HER.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 81379 90924 (29m by 21m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GAINSBOROUGH, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to Richmond House (ELI4247)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough (ELI12434)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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