Building record MLI86887 - Womens Royal Voluntary Society Headquarters, Westgate, Louth
Summary
Former Women's Royal Voluntary Society Headquarters, Westgate, Louth. Now in residential use.
Type and Period (1)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1811 AD? to 1930 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 45782
Early nineteenth century building in gault red brick. Dated: 'National Schools MDCCCXI'. 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}
White's 1872 Trade Directory describes the school building on Westgate as part of 'the Old National Schools (St James')', and mentions another site on Union Street. He states the attendance of the schools as 500 children. {3}
The school was closed at some point in the early 20th century, and subsequently used as a temporary 'casual ward', and later as the headquarters of the WRVS, though by 1985 it was again unoccupied. It is now in residential use. {4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI8148 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/59 (283.273).
- <2> SLI12156 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2008. Louth Conservation Area Appraisal. Westgate character area.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.400.
- <4> SLI17465 Article in Serial: 1935. 'Temporary Casual Wards' in the Louth Standard. 03/08/1935, p13.
- <5> SLI17466 Article in Serial: 1985. 'Snag on old Louth school' in the Grimsby Daily Telegraph. 06/03/1985, p1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32324 87231 (17m by 27m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 31 2023 10:49AM
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