Building record MLI95994 - Middlemore House, Castlegate, Grantham
Summary
Middlemore House, Castlegate, Grantham
Type and Period (2)
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Full Description
PRN 38496 [This record incorporates PRN30556 which has now been deleted.]
An 18th century house with some sections rebuilt or altered, and in poor condition. A datestone reading 'R. Middlemore Anno 1707' is present but not in its original position. The interior includes a fireplace with plaster ornament and the Middlemore coat of arms, and an 18th century staircase in poor condition. 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}
Middlemore House belonged to family of that name. It was once a large town house and probably dated from Tudor days. It was sold and passed through various hands, was half destroyed and now [1930?] a mere shell of it remains. But still the hall and fireplace – with the Middlemore coat of arms – and a good eighteenth century staircase are to be found in the building. It was bought in 1929 as a Church House. {3}
On 13 January 1797 the building was said to house a school run by Mrs Montriou. {4}
A wealthy merchant's house, stone faced and late 18th century above the shopfront but with an extensive earlier range behind; originally with cross-windows and with a repositioned datestone of 1707. Panelled rooms inside and a good staircase. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 9/13.
- <2> SLI12679 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2009. Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal. Commercial Centre character area.
- <3> SLI3588 Bibliographic Reference: Markham, A. A. Canon. 1930. The Story of Grantham and its Church. p.27.
- <4> SLI3959 Serial: 1797. LINCOLN AND STAMFORD MERCURY. 13 January 1797.
- <5> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.325.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9152 3594 (27m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Grantham Conservation Area (ELI9375)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Middlemore House, Grantham (ELI9394)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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