Building record MLI94260 - Former Crane Inn, Double Street, Spalding
Summary
An early 18th century corner inn building of two storeys. Formerly known as The Crane Inn, but now named The Lincolnshire Poacher.
Type and Period (2)
- INN (Post Medieval - 1700 AD? to 1800 AD?)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
An early 18th century corner inn building of two storeys, now known as 'The Crane Inn'. It is constructed of local brick with stone quoins to the right, sits on a rendered plinth, and features slate roofs. There are four windows to each floor, some with their original glazing bars. The central door sits in a shallow wood case, with an open pediment on brackets and blind traceried fanlight. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}{3}
The pub has been known as the 'Lincolnshire Poacher' from at least 2000. It was formerly called The Crane Inn, due to the presence of a large crane sited directly opposite the pub, on the other side of the River Welland. The crane would have been used for loading and unloading cargo from boats travelling up and down the river. {4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI12350 Report: South Holland District Council. 2007. Spalding Conservation Area Appraisal. Riverside character area.
- <2> SLI11517 Index: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/63.
- <3> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1063970.
- <4> SLI13420 Digital Archive: Heritage Lincolnshire. 2009-2012. Information from the Lincolnshire Heritage at Risk Project. Survey ID 1275, surveyed 18/06/2010.
- <5> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-7. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. Sheet 142/2.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 24897 22668 (32m by 16m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 1 2026 10:28AM
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