Building record MLI85728 - The National School, Bassingham
Summary
Former school and schoolmaster's house on Newark Road, Bassingham. Converted for residential use.
Type and Period (3)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1855 AD to 1982 AD)
- CHURCH HALL (Late 20th Century - 1982 AD to 1986 AD)
- HOUSE (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1986 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Former school and schoolmaster's house. One and a half and two storey red brick building, under a pitched gabled slate roof. The two storey schoolmaster's residence at the south end of the building has a large lateral stack. There is a dedication stone in the shape of a scroll on the northern cross-gable. {1}
The National School was built in 1855 with a Church of England Foundation. This was the result of much fundraising in the village. It was forced to change to a boarding school in 1893. In 1902 the control of the school was handed over to the County Council. The school finally closed its doors in 1982. It was used as a church hall for a few years and was finally sold in 1986. {2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 04/10/2023.
- <2> SLI9041 Leaflet: North Kesteven District Council. pre 1995. Bassingham Village Walk. -.
- <3> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 85/4.
- <4> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). page 333.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 90874 59717 (17m by 27m) |
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Civil Parish | BASSINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2023 11:09AM
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