Building record MLI96306 - Well Head Cottage, Bourne

Summary

Well Head Cottage, Bourne

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Grade II listed farmhouse, formerly Castle Farm. The Norman castle built by Baldwin FitzGilbert was reputed to stand on the same site as the Saxon Manor which was the home of Hereward the Wake. This was destroyed after being used by Cromwell's troops in 1645 and a farmhouse was built on the site, which is this building. The farmhouse dates from the early 18th century or before. It is coursed stone with ashlar rusticated quoins and has a steep slate roof. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/92.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 09507 19989 (18m by 20m)
Civil Parish BOURNE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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