Building record MLI97187 - Primary School, Wood Lane, Fleet
Summary
Primary School, Wood Lane, Fleet
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1880 AD to 2050 AD)
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1880 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 25560
This is a building identified as of historical interest by the South Holland District Council Local List. It is a good example of this style of building of this period and survives with only a few changes to its original construction. {1}
Late 18th early 19th century red brick school with slate roof. Sash windows with yellow brick headers and decrative brickwork all round them, the yellow brick decorations are continued in the quions and string course. {2}
White's 1872 Trade Directory states that the Free School was endowed in 1727 by Mary Deacon. It suggested that the current school building was erected in 1842 by the rector, and was attended by 50 pupils, 30 of whom were taught for free. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI11949 Unpublished Document: South Holland District Council. South Holland Local Listing Document. 5/15.
- <2> SLI14348 Verbal Communication: Louise Jennings. 2013. Notes about buildings in Fleet. -.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.738.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 38784 23888 (30m by 48m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FLEET, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 9 2023 3:38PM
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