Building record MLI90086 - Stonebridge House, St Catherine's Road, Grantham
Summary
Stonebridge House, St Catherine's Road, Grantham.
Type and Period (4)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to Second World War - 1858 AD to 1940 AD)
- SCHOOL (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1951 AD)
- OFFICE (Mid 20th Century - 1951 AD to 1959 AD)
- POLICE STATION (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1959 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
House, now police headquarters. Built in 1858. Built for John Hardy, who founded the local banking house of Hardy and Co. In 1931 the house was purchased by Mrs Dorothy Schwind, daughter of a local brewer, Col. Hutchinson. In 1940 the house was used by Camden High School for Girls and then by the Spitalgate School for Boys. In 1951 it was purchased by the Kesteven Standing Joint Committee for the Lincolnshire Police and was converted into offices c.1959. Constructed in limestone ashlar with hipped slate roof. Two storey main block with a three storey brick service wing to the rear. 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}
The building now stands empty and has done for some time (February 2010). {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 492817, 607/0/10032, 17th amendment.
- <2> SLI12911 Electronic Communication: Mallinson, Sue. 2010. Comment on the HER record via the Heritage Gateway. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 91924 35785 (21m by 38m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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