Building record MLI94021 - Racecourse Grandstand at West Common, Lincoln

Summary

Racecourse grandstand at West Common, Lincoln. Built in 1897 as a replacement for an earlier 19th century structure.

Type and Period (4)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1897 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval - 1825 AD to 1896 AD)
  • (First World War to Early 20th Century - 1915 AD to 1919 AD)
  • (First World War to Early 20th Century - 1915 AD to 1919 AD)

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Full Description

Racecourse grandstand built in 1897, with late 20th century alterations, designed by W. Mortimer and Son and built by W. Wright. The grandstand is built of brick with a corrugated iron roof and cast iron and stone piers. It has an open front with wood and concrete terraces. Now used as a community centre, although it is occasionally still used as a grandstand. 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 current grandstand, now used as a community centre, is a replacement of an earlier one built in 1825-6, as part of improvements to the racecourse, which had moved to the West Common in 1773. The last Lincolnshire Handicap race was run in 1964. {2}{3}{4}{5} The grandstand was used as accommodation for test pilots associated with no. 4 Aeroplane Acceptance Park during the First World War (see PRN 71059). The murals on the walls date from this occupation. {6}

Sources/Archives (6)

  •  Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Dec 1999. Revised List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1941-1/2/324.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Walker, Andrew. 2008. Lincoln's West End: A History. pp 37-39.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Bowden, Mark; Brown, Graham; and Smith, Nicky. 2009. An Archaeology of Town Commons in England: 'A very fair field indeed'. p 52; p 72.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Jones, Michael, J; Stocker, D.; and Vince, A.. 2003. The City by the Pool including LARA. RAZ ID 11.85.1.
  •  Report: English Heritage. 2003. Lincoln West Common: Survey Report. -.
  •  Unpublished Document: Maddock, N.. 2016. The Royal Flying Corp Mural, Lincoln Grandstand. -.

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Grid reference Centred SK 95918 71838 (50m by 47m) Surveyed
Civil Parish CARHOLME, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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