Monument record MLI86569 - Site of Former School, Wellingore
Summary
Site of a former school off the High Street, Wellingore. Demolished in 1982, the site is now occupied by modern housing.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1851 AD? to 1982 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Site of a former school. Seen on the 1887 and 1905 OS maps of Wellingore in a single range with a porch to the south. {1}{2}
White's 1856 Trade Directory states that a school in the village was erected in around 1851, supported by subscription and government grant. In 1856 that school was attended by 80 pupils. {3}
The school was closed in 1982 and demolished soon after. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. SK 95 NE.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. SK 95 NE.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.342.
- <4> SLI17674 Article in Serial: 1999. 'Christmas tree is all that is left of county school' in the Lincolnshire Echo. 04/06/1999, p10.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 98436 56674 (8m by 17m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGORE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 26 2023 2:27PM
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