Building record MLI91252 - 35A (The Old Reading Room) and 35 Market Place, Folkingham
Summary
35A (The Old Reading Room) and 35 Market Place, Folkingham. Formerly Church Cottage.
Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1725 AD to 2050 AD)
- READING ROOM (Post Medieval to Second World War - 1875 AD? to 1939 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Three early 18th century limestone rubble, pantile roofed, cottages now one cottage, altered in the 20th century. 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 Folkingham Reading Room was in Market Place in 1892 and the secretary is recorded as William Bailey. It probably moved here in 1875 when the previous Reeding Room was converted to a school (see PRN37024). {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7345 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/101.
- <2> SLI889 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1892. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Fifth Edition. p.317.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 07171 33684 (14m by 13m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOLKINGHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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