Building record MLI90085 - The Old Militia Barracks, Grantham
Summary
The Old Militia Barracks, Grantham
Type and Period (1)
- BARRACKS (Post Medieval to Modern - 1858 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 36823
Following the Militia Act of 1852, counties were required to construct secure barracks for storing arms and training for the local militia, including accommodation for NCOs. This is an interesting example of domestic planning to provide secure accommodation, and part of an unusually complete group with the former 'keep'. The building comprises the general 'keep' and the attached officers quarters. The 'keep' was built in about 1858-72 and was possibly designed by Goddard in a castellated Gothic style. There is a courtyard at rear, surrounded by utilitarian buildings. The militia officers' quarters, now houses, were built in 1858, designed by Henry Goddard, architect, the county surveyor, for the Royal South Lincs Militia Regiment. Goddard built similar barracks in Lincoln for the North Lincolnshire Regiment. 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}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/200; 607-0/2/10007.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 92094 35880 (118m by 63m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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