Building record MLI94951 - Granta Hall, 6 Finkin Street, Grantham
Summary
Granta Hall, 6 Finkin Street, Grantham
Type and Period (4)
- MEETING HALL (C19, Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD to 2050 AD?)
- LIBRARY (Post Medieval - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD?)
- LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE (Post Medieval - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD?)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Edwardian - 1888 AD? to 1904 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Early 19th century red brick building, at one time the headquarters and library of the local philosophical society. 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}{2}
The building is marked as a school on the 1904 OS map of Grantham, and as an infant school on the 1888 OS map. White's 1872 Trade Directory notes that there were two infant school in the town at the time. {3}{4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/36.
- <2> SLI12679 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2009. Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal. Commercial Centre character area.
- <3> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. SK 93 NW.
- <4> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. SK 93 NW.
- <5> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.667.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 91487 35904 (37m by 28m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Granta Hall, 6 Finkin Street, Grantham (ELI9423)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Grantham Conservation Area (ELI9375)
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Record last edited
Aug 29 2023 10:46AM
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