Monument record MLI86542 - Former Corn Exchange, Louth

Summary

The site of the former Corn Exchange, at Cornmarket, Louth. Built in 1853, and demolished in 1974.

Type and Period (3)

  • (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1853 AD to 1974 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1853 AD to 1974 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1853 AD to 1974 AD)

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Full Description

The Cornmarket was built on the site of the old Guildhall at the cost of about £6000, raised by £10 shares. It has twenty-four stalls and a glass roof but the front part of the building is in three storeys and is divided into offices. {1} The Cornmarket was built in 1853 and designed by the architect Pearson Bellamy. It stands three storeys high, and is built of heavily weathered ashlar with brick sides, and features a Welsh slate roof. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {2}{3} The Cornmarket opened on 4 January 1854 and the foundation stone was laid 1 July 1853. This source has an extensive quotation from the Illustrated London News of 1854 describing the building. {4} The building is thought to have been demolished in 1974, and was subsequently de-listed. {5}{6}

Sources/Archives (6)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.247.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/65.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1063274.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: David Cuppleditch. 1987. Joseph Willey A Victorian Lincolnshire Photographer 1829-1893. p.51.
  •  Unpublished Document: English Heritage / Historic England. 2008->. Advice Report from a Heritage Asset Assessment. Case No.1469979.
  •  Index: Historic England. 2012->. Designation Decision Records (De-Designated and Non-Designated Entries). 1470241.

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Grid reference Centred TF 3277 8737 (20m by 38m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Dec 11 2023 9:56AM

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