Building record MLI91822 - Former Technical Institute, James Street, Louth
Summary
Former Technical Institute, James Street, Louth
Type and Period (2)
- TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (Edwardian to Late 20th Century - 1906 AD to 1975 AD?)
- OFFICE (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1975 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 47177
The former Technical Institute is a substantial Edwardian building, now used as offices and a day care nursery. It is considered to be of townscape interest by the Louth Conservation Area Appraisal. {1}
A two storey red brick building in English Bond with a five bay front elevation, under a hipped roof of slate. Decorative corbelling below eaves. A protruding front gable encompasses a small porch, and a coat of arms on the gable end. A stone sign above the door reads 'TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.' {2}
The building was erected on the former grounds of Ivy House, James Street, in 1897. It became the home of the Girls' Grammar school in 1903 before that moved to Westgate, and in 1929 it became an annexe for Monks' Dyke School. It is labelled as a 'Technical Institute' on the 1906 OS map of Louth. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI12156 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2008. Louth Conservation Area Appraisal. James St character area.
- <2> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 31/05/2023.
- <3> SLI14921 Bibliographic Reference: Caitlin Green. 2012. The Streets of Louth: An A-Z History. p.118.
- <4> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 38 NW.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 33080 87616 (28m by 28m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 31 2023 11:28AM
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