Monument record MLI91264 - Site of 19th Century School, Wharf Road, Stamford
Summary
Site of a 19th century school on Wharf Road, Stamford.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
An early 19th century Girls National School, also known as St George's School, is known to have existed on this site and is shown on 19th century maps until at least 1886. Two stone walls relating to the school buildings were uncovered during trial trenching in October 2005. {1}{2}
The building is shown as a school on the 1901 OS map of Stamford. {3}
White's 1872 Trade Directory states that the Girls' National School was founded in 1805. {4}
The site is now occupied by modern housing.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI11720 Report: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2005. Wharf Road, Stamford. NA site code: WRS05.
- <2> SLI11721 Archive: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2005. Wharf Road, Stamford. LCNCC 2005.254.
- <3> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 00 NW.
- <4> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.706.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0334 0716 (30m by 45m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 21 2023 9:10AM
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