Building record MLI96830 - Monson Free School, South Carlton
Summary
A school built in 1876 which is now closed.
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1876 AD to 1950 AD?)
- DATE STONE (1678, Post Medieval - 1678 AD to 1678 AD)
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Full Description
A school built in 1876 which is now closed. It was constructed of rock faced limestone with ashlar dressings, a plain tiled roof, a three bay front and lower hipped porches to either end. To the right of the front is a stone inscribed 'Monson Free School founded 1678 by Sir John Monson', with arms over. 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}
An earlier school is mentioned in White's 1872 Trade Directory, which states that it was due to be enlarged by Lord Monson to accommodate the education of 80 children. At the time, 50 children were being taught there, from the parishes of North and South Carlton and Burton. It is assumed that a new school was constructed, rather than expanding the exisitng building. The site of the earlier school is uncertain. {2}
The building originally had a steeple-like bell tower at the south end of the ridgeline. The tower was damaged by a gale in 1943, and subsequently repaired, though it was later removed in the late 1940s or early 1950s. An original central chimney stack was destroyed in January 1976, causing damage to the roof, and was not replaced. The school was formally closed in 1984. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI8885 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/73.
- <2> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.376.
- <3> SLI19150 Report: Austin Heritage Consultants. 2025. The Old School, School Lane, South Carlton: Assessment of Significance & Heritage Impact Assessment. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 95042 76452 (13m by 18m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH CARLTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 13 2025 3:32PM
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