Building record MLI96005 - 80 and 81 Westgate, Grantham
Summary
80 and 81 Westgate, Grantham
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1820 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 38507
Early 19th century brick houses. No. 81 has a plaque above the door reading 'Russel Court 1820'. 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}
Above the archway at the right hand end is an elliptical panel inscribed 'Russel Court 1820'. This led to a long narrow yard with around 20 small dwellings built within what was an extensive burgage plot stretching back from the street. These dwellings were typical of lower class housing of the period, often becoming slums in the 20th century. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/149.
- <2> SLI12679 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2009. Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal. Commercial Centre character area.
- <3> SLI11865 Website: 2008->. Geograph British Isles. www.geograph.org.uk. SK9135, 5282482, accessed 20/02/2017.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9125 3573 (25m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to 80 and 81 Westgate, Grantham (ELI9551)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Grantham Conservation Area (ELI9375)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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