The Old Workhouse Cottages and Attached Outbuilding
THE OLD WORKHOUSE COTTAGES AND ATTACHED OUTBUILDING, 1 AND 2, EGG SHELL ALLEY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1147685
- Date first listed:
- 30-Jan-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Workhouse Cottages and Attached Outbuilding
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD WORKHOUSE COTTAGES AND ATTACHED OUTBUILDING, 1 AND 2, EGG SHELL ALLEY
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1147685
- Date first listed:
- 30-Jan-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Workhouse Cottages and Attached Outbuilding
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD WORKHOUSE COTTAGES AND ATTACHED OUTBUILDING, 1 AND 2, EGG SHELL ALLEY
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD WORKHOUSE COTTAGES AND ATTACHED OUTBUILDING, 1 AND 2, EGG SHELL ALLEY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lincolnshire
- District:
- North Kesteven (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Wellingore
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 98610 56567
Details
WELLINGORE EGG SHELL ALLEY SK 95 NE Nos 1 and 2
1/72 The Old Workhouse Cottages and attached - outbuilding
GV II
Pair of cottages reputedly the old workhouse. 1782 and early C19. Coursed limestone rubble and brick. Pantile roof with 2 gable and a single rear lateral brick stacks. Brick dentillated eaves. 2-storey. 6-bays. Cottage to left has central doorway with plank door flanked by single 2-light sliding sashes all with segment brick heads. Above 2 cross casements to eaves. Cottage to right has central half-glazed door flanked by single plain 3-light sliding sashes, with 2 similar windows above. All with wooden lintels. Beyond to the right is a single storey outbuilding with a single plank door. In the north gable is a plaque inscribed 'W. M. 1782'.
Listing NGR: SK9861056567
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 192510
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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