Building record MLI95815 - Former School and Schoolmaster's House, Hough on the Hill
Summary
Former school and attached schoolhouse on High Road, Hough on the Hill.
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1867 AD to 2050 AD)
- SCHOOL HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1867 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Grade II listed school and schoolhouse attached to south, dating from 1867. It is coursed ironstone rubble with ashlar dressings and has fishscale slate roofs with iron ridge with small ventilators three stacks. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}
The first known school in the village was built by Earl Brownlow in 1845. This was replaced in 1867 by the current school and teacher's residence. {2}{3}
The school was closed in the mid-1980s, despite opposition from locals, due to declining attendance. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI9258 Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 3/104.
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.389.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). pp.686-687.
- <4> SLI17639 Article in Serial: 1983. 'School cut protesters win a year' in the Lincolnshire Echo. 29/07/1983, p11.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 92383 46421 (24m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOUGH ON THE HILL, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 12 2023 11:10AM
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